2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BN07 LDK

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a maintenance trend suggesting reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 81,106 miles, this required immediate repairs to rectify safety-critical failures in steering, lighting, and braking. The presence of play in the offside front steering rack inner joints indicates a significant mechanical fault that was previously ignored, showing that the owner only addresses components once they reach the point of legal failure. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 81,106 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 4,269 miles per year. This low-use pattern often correlates with the degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear. This is evidenced by the November 2024 failure where the offside rear tyre was flagged for cracking and perishing, and the nearside front shock absorber suffered a serious fluid leak. The persistent oil leak noted in every test since 2023 suggests a long-standing seal or gasket issue that remains unaddressed despite the low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering system to ensure the inner joints have been replaced correctly without damage to the rack itself. The braking history is erratic, with thin pads and pitted discs flagged in 2024 following an advisory as far back as 2023. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, the underside should also be inspected for structural corrosion on the chassis and suspension mounts, as vehicles that sit stationary often suffer from accelerated rust and seized brake calipers.