2007 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · AF57 LGU

The 2007 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 160,181 miles on 8 May 2025, with the maintenance trend appearing stable in terms of recorded defects. The vehicle cleared its most recent test with no advisories or failures logged, indicating acceptable condition at the point of examination. Prior to this, the test on 30 April 2025 recorded a fail at 160,174 miles yet listed no defects, a pattern repeated when the car failed on 17 July 2023 at 151,010 miles with no faults noted before passing eleven days later on 28 July 2023 at 151,014 miles. Such repeated no-defect failures suggest administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical deterioration. Mileage stands at 160,181 against an approximate 19-year lifespan, equating to around 8,431 miles per year which is typical for the age. The record shows 143,806 miles in July 2022, rising to 151,014 by July 2023 and 160,181 by May 2025, a steady accumulation of roughly 8,000 to 9,000 miles annually with no sudden jumps or dormant periods. The supplied history is sparse, covering only three annual windows, and every entry records no defects or advisories, leaving little granular wear data on consumables such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion given the vehicle's age and the absence of advisory capture in the MOT record. The recurring no-defect failures on 30 April 2025 and 17 July 2023 imply the previous owners may have presented the car without addressing minor test-rejection formalities, though no mechanical fault was cited. We recommend checking coil springs, brake calipers, and exhaust emissions at point of sale, as these components commonly degrade on high-mileage Mk2 Focus models without triggering early MOT flags. Given the clean but thin history, treat the 160,181-mile example as mechanically plausible yet unverified beyond DVSA pass criteria. Physical assessment of drivetrain mounts and subframe rust remains essential before purchase.