2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NL07 VCO
2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 139,517 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2017.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL07 VCO Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2016
- 139,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL07 VCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (NL07 VCO) between April 2010 and April 2016.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
NL07 VCO Mileage History
- 08/04/201039,584 mi
- 02/04/201157,237 mi+17,653 mi
- 21/04/201274,693 mi+17,456 mi
- 20/04/201393,654 mi+18,961 mi
- 17/04/2014107,526 mi+13,872 mi
- 19/04/2014107,592 mi+66 mi
- 13/05/2015123,792 mi+16,200 mi
- 23/04/2016139,517 mi+15,725 mi
Average of roughly 16,538 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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