2007 FORD FOCUS1.6L Petrol

The vehicle holds a current MOT pass dated 27 July 2023 at 119 027 miles, but the test recorded a front exhaust gas leak, a defective front exhaust mounting and three tyres worn to the legal limit on the nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear. The preceding 2022 test flagged only a minor front exhaust leak, while 2021 showed sub‑frame corrosion and a damaged rear tyre. The pattern shows a gradual shift from isolated faults in the mid‑2010s to a concentration of exhaust, suspension and tyre issues in the last three years, indicating a maintenance trend that is stabilising rather than improving. The most recent test passed despite these advisories, confirming the car is roadworthy but requires attention to the noted wear items. Mileage accumulation has been relatively steady at roughly 6 265 miles per year over the 19‑year lifespan. The biggest annual jumps occurred between 2012 and 2013 (≈9 000 miles) and 2013 and 2014 (≈10 000 miles), after which the yearly increase narrowed to 4 000–6 000 miles from 2019 onward. The slowing rate suggests the vehicle has been used less intensively in recent years, which aligns with the modest mileage growth despite the vehicle’s age. The MOT records are consistent, with no unexplained gaps in the data. A buyer should inspect the front exhaust system for leaks and mounting integrity, check all tyre tread depths and edge wear, and examine the sub‑frame corrosion noted in 2021. The rear anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints showed slight play in 2020 and should be tested for excess movement. Brake pads were thin in 2018 and a mechanical brake component exhibited restricted movement in 2015; a close check of pad thickness and brake pedal free‑play is essential. The 2018 shock absorber fluid leak and the 2015 direction indicator colour fault also merit visual and functional verification. Finally, confirm headlamp aim and the rear direction indicator colour to ensure compliance with lighting standards.