2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CV57 ANP

The 2007 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 12 May 2025 at 108,763 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable on paper, though the history reveals a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by immediate passes at identical or near-identical mileages, suggesting administrative or presentation issues rather than progressive mechanical decline. Recorded mileage sits at 108,763 against an estimated 19-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,724 miles per year, which is low for the age. The DVSA log shows 96,784 miles at the April 2023 test, 102,829 and 102,869 across the May 2024 fail and pass, then 108,750 and 108,763 at the May 2025 fail and pass. Annual accumulation runs near 6,000 miles with no abrupt jumps. The clean defect sheets across all entries indicate sparse recorded data, leaving consumable and structural condition unverified by the tester. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and the absence of any advisory capture in the records. The repeated fail-then-pass same-day cycles at 102,829 to 102,869 miles and 108,750 to 108,763 miles imply the car may have been presented without valid test certification or with minor faults cleared off-site; confirm the V5C and test certificates. Brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions should be assessed on a ramp despite no MOT flags. Low mileage with long standing periods often masks perished rubber, seized handbrake mechanisms, and hidden structural rust at sills and suspension mounts.