2007 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · BL57 UYA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in September 2022 at 196,174 miles resulted in a pass, yet it flagged both front tyres as worn to the legal limit. While the car has passed its recent tests, the history shows recurring failures in the steering and suspension components, suggesting that parts are only replaced once they reach a point of critical MOT failure. At 196,174 miles, this 19-year-old Focus has covered an average of approximately 10,325 miles per year, which aligns with typical national usage averages. The record shows consistent mileage of roughly 10,000 miles between annual tests from 2019 to 2022. However, there is a significant gap in the data as the last recorded MOT was nearly four years ago. This suggests the vehicle has been operated without an official safety check for years, leaving the current state of the drivetrain and structural components entirely unknown. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front-end geometry due to the documented history of mechanical wear. The 2020 failure highlighted multiple issues including a nearside track rod end, nearside wheel bearing, and an offside anti-roll bar linkage, while the 2019 record noted play in the steering rack joints. These faults indicate that the suspension assembly is under significant stress. You should check for excessive play in the steering system and inspect the condition of the suspension bushes, as the high mileage and age likely accelerate the degradation of these rubber components.