2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · CV07 BOF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its recent MOT history. The most recent test on 10 April 2026 at 83,353 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2025 and 2023, suggesting that the previous owners have proactively addressed any issues that might have resulted in a failure. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. The data shows consistent but light usage intervals, such as the 1,701 miles driven between April 2024 and April 2025, and 2,232 miles between April 2025 and April 2026. While this low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of fluids or the failure of rubber-based components that do not show wear through friction-based movement alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that perish with age rather than distance. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check of the structural integrity particularly sills and wheel arches is essential to identify hidden corrosion that an MOT tester might miss. Additionally, inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or fatigue, as these often become brittle over two decades regardless of mileage. The brief failure in early April 2024 at 79,374 miles was followed immediately by a pass two weeks later, which suggests a minor component replacement was made quickly, but the buyer should verify the brake discs for pitting or thinning to ensure the braking system remains effective.