2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · CE57 AFN

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2026‑07‑11 at 152,274 miles, but the test recorded advisories for nearside front and offside rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and a loose rear heatshield. The preceding test on 2026‑07‑07 had failed with extensive defects including non‑functional position and stop lamps, a faulty headlamp dipped beam, worn suspension ball joints, thin rear brake pads, an insecure exhaust system and the same tyre wear advisories. The rapid retest and subsequent pass indicate that the identified issues were rectified, yet the persistence of tyre wear and heatshield looseness suggests ongoing maintenance needs rather than a stable, improving condition. Mileage accumulation is roughly 8,000 miles per year, a typical figure for a 19‑year‑old vehicle. The MOT record shows a pattern of clustered testing: July 2026 (two tests within five days), July 2025 (adjacent pass/fail), July 2024 (same‑day pass and fail at 146,268 miles), July 2023 (pass/fail at 143,465 miles), December 2022 (pass/fail at 137,528 miles) and December 2021 (adjacent pass/fail at 127,880 miles). This clustering points to frequent repairs and retests rather than long gaps between inspections, reflecting a vehicle that has required repeated attention to maintain roadworthiness. A prospective buyer should inspect the tyres for tread depth and edge wear, check the rear heatshield for secure mounting, examine the anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints for excessive wear, and verify the front suspension arm ball joints. The steering rack should be assessed for play, the CV boots for deterioration, and the rear brake pads and discs for thinness and scoring. The exhaust system, particularly the front rubber mounts and rear heatshield, needs scrutiny, as does the condition of the dipped headlamp, position and stop lamps, registration plate lamp and windscreen washer. Finally, review the coil spring condition and tie‑rod play, as these components have shown fracture and wear in earlier tests.