2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · WR07 ADX

The 2007 Ford Focus passed its most recent MOT on 4 August 2022 at 109,551 miles, leaving it nearly four years untested as of today. The maintenance trend is worsening rather than stable. The July 2022 failure at 109,433 miles exposed multiple serious faults: a fractured near-side rear coil spring, rough off-side rear wheel bearing, missing rear wheel fixing, excessive suspension arm bush wear front and rear, a severely deteriorated CV boot, and an oil leak. These were corrected for the pass one week later, but the volume of defects points to deferred upkeep by the previous owner. Recorded mileage shows light use for a 19-year-old car, averaging roughly 5,766 miles per year. The gap between the 2019 test at 71,610 miles and the 2021 pass at 93,530 miles covers about 21,920 miles, then only 16,021 miles accrued by August 2022. The near-identical readings of 109,433 and 109,551 across the two 2022 tests confirm the car has since stood largely unused. Low mileage combined with long stationary periods raises the risk of perished rubber components and seized mechanisms. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension arm bushes and rear anti-roll bar linkages, both flagged as worn in 2021 and excessively worn in 2022. The fractured coil spring and rough wheel bearing were tested as fixed, yet corrosion or fatigue in the rear suspension may persist. Check the front brake discs for pitting carried from the 2019 advisory and verify the constant velocity boot replacement. The tester noted oil leakage from the near-side front in 2022; confirm the source and level. Registration plates showed deterioration from 2020 through 2022, suggesting the car spent time exposed to the elements. With no structural corrosion or exhaust emissions failures recorded, the chassis appears sound. Prior to any purchase, commission a fresh MOT and a independent inspection given the expired test status and accumulated standing time.