2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · BV07 UZL
2007 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 142,779 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV07 UZL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 142,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV07 UZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (BV07 UZL) between April 2010 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BV07 UZL Mileage History
- 09/04/201011,504 mi
- 16/04/201011,617 mi+113 mi
- 08/04/201116,309 mi+4,692 mi
- 10/08/201118,170 mi+1,861 mi
- 21/07/201229,130 mi+10,960 mi
- 20/07/201338,975 mi+9,845 mi
- 02/08/201450,924 mi+11,949 mi
- 13/07/201562,214 mi+11,290 mi
- 13/07/201562,214 mi
- 08/08/201674,095 mi+11,881 mi
- 04/07/201782,966 mi+8,871 mi
- 10/07/201783,218 mi+252 mi
- 06/08/201893,277 mi+10,059 mi
- 30/07/2019102,512 mi+9,235 mi
- 30/07/2019102,512 mi
- 05/08/2020110,097 mi+7,585 mi
- 05/08/2020110,097 mi
- 26/07/2021113,828 mi+3,731 mi
- 26/07/2022119,788 mi+5,960 mi
- 26/07/2022119,788 mi
- 17/07/2023125,303 mi+5,515 mi
- 05/08/2024131,025 mi+5,722 mi
- 04/08/2025137,035 mi+6,010 mi
- 03/08/2026142,779 mi+5,744 mi
Average of roughly 8,045 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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