2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AJ07 XLB

The 2007 Ford Focus presents a stable and currently compliant roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 14 October 2025 at 128,708 miles passed with zero defects, indicating that all previously flagged issues were rectified. The maintenance trend over the last three years is broadly stable, though the pattern of failing first-time tests before passing on retest suggests the owner tends to address faults reactively rather than proactively servicing the vehicle ahead of its annual inspection. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the August 2023 pass at 117,562 miles and the October 2025 pass at 128,708 miles, the car covered approximately 11,146 miles over a 26-month period, averaging roughly 5,145 miles per annum. This is slightly below the vehicle's overall lifetime average of 6,774 miles per year, pointing to lighter recent use. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or rapid accumulation spikes in the supplied record, and the odometer progression is logical and consistent with genuine use. The recurring nature of certain advisories and failures warrants closer physical inspection. Exhaust system integrity has been flagged twice: a major rear box leak on 6 October 2025 and excessive carbon monoxide emissions on 14 August 2024. A buyer should inspect the full exhaust for corrosion, particularly at joints and the rear silencer, and verify the condition of the catalytic converter and Lambda sensors. The 2024 failure also cited a rough Nearside Front wheel bearing, so any humming or vibration at road speeds should be investigated immediately. Electrical faults, specifically non-functioning direction indicators and headlamp beam failures, appeared on both recent failure tests, which may point to underlying wiring loom degradation or poor earth connections common on vehicles of this age. Beyond the recorded defects, a thorough underbody inspection is advisable. At nearly 19 years old, structural corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points remains a primary concern regardless of mileage. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for deterioration, and both front and rear brake components, including disc thickness and caliper operation, require verification given the intermittent nature of the recent repairs.