2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · AV07 MGY
2007 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 145,722 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV07 MGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 145,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV07 MGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (AV07 MGY) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AV07 MGY Mileage History
- 21/10/2023112,200 mi
- 03/10/2024123,625 mi+11,425 mi
- 04/10/2024123,625 mi
- 16/10/2025134,515 mi+10,890 mi
- 14/10/2026145,722 mi+11,207 mi
Average of roughly 11,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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