2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AP07 AXZ

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status following a clean pass on March 5, 2024 at 112,077 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a consistent pattern of immediate failures followed by re-tests. In both 2023 and 2024, the car failed its initial test only to pass a few days or weeks later. This suggests the previous owner addresses MOT defects only when strictly prompted by the legal testing process, rather than performing preventative mechanical maintenance. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 112,077 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,900 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage between February 2022 and March 2024, where the vehicle covered roughly 3,100 miles in two years. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to degradation of rubber components, brake seals, and suspension bushings due to inactivity. The long intervals between tests indicate the vehicle likely sits for extended periods, which can accelerate corrosion on the undercarriage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components. Given the age and low usage, the Ford Focus is prone to structural rust in the rear subframe and mounting points which the MOT may not always catch. You must also check for seized brake calipers or perished hoses, as low mileage frequently causes these components to seize. Because the MOT record does not list specific defects for the previous failures, the issues were likely minor items like light bulbs or minor leaks that were rectified immediately before the re-tests.