2007 Ford Focus C-MAX 1.8L Petrol · AP07 AXH

The vehicle currently sits in a questionable roadworthiness state following a failure on January 20, 2026 at 193,794 miles. While the car passed its test in January 2024, the subsequent history shows a significant decline in reliability. The sequence of three failures within an eleven-day period in early 2025, followed by another failure in early 2026, suggests that the vehicle is suffering from persistent mechanical or structural issues that have not been effectively rectified despite repeated testing attempts. At 19 years old, the recorded 193,794 miles average approximately 10,200 miles per annum, which aligns with standard UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows a consistent accumulation of roughly 14,000 miles between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 14,000 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. This steady mileage indicates the car is used regularly, which places constant stress on high-mileage components like suspension bushings and braking systems. The lack of specific defect descriptions in the provided record is highly concerning for a vehicle with this failure frequency. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection for structural corrosion, particularly on the sills and rear mounting points, which are common failure areas for this Focus generation. Given the recent failures, specific attention should be paid to binding brake calipers, worn coil springs, and exhaust system integrity. The pattern of multiple failures suggests the owner may be struggling to address underlying faults rather than performing preventative maintenance.