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2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FH07 WBZ

FH07 WBZ

2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 135,889 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2023.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2007 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 03 Oct 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
135,889 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 03 Oct 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2007
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The most recent test on 30 September 2022 at 135,889 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failure entry carrying no listed defects, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the three available records, with the 4 October 2021 pass at 127,544 miles and the 2022 results showing no advisories or worsening condition. Nearly four years have elapsed since the last test, so the vehicle is currently untested and its present roadworthiness cannot be confirmed from this history alone. The odometer moved only 8,345 miles between the October 2021 test and the September 2022 test, an average of roughly 7,150 miles per year across the car's life that matches typical use for a 2007 vehicle. The record is sparse, with just two test years presented and a three-year gap to the present date. No rapid accumulation or standing-still pattern is visible, but the thin history limits any judgement on long-term owner care beyond a clean sheet at the last examined point. A buyer should commission a fresh MOT and independent inspection before purchase, given the lapse since 2022. With no advisories ever logged, the Focus shows no recorded trend of worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, or failing brake components, yet nineteen years of age invite scrutiny of subframe rust, coil spring fatigue, and exhaust integrity that the old tests did not flag. The duplicated 30 September 2022 entries suggest clerical error at the testing station rather than repeated mechanical failure. Verify the V5C and seek the original failure clearance paperwork if available, then assess tyre condition and underbody corrosion in person as standard due diligence on a high-mileage older hatchback.
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FH07 WBZ Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2022
  • 135,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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FH07 WBZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (FH07 WBZ) between October 2021 and September 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

FH07 WBZ Mileage History

  1. 04/10/2021127,544 mi
  2. 30/09/2022135,889 mi+8,345 mi
  3. 30/09/2022135,889 mi

Average of roughly 8,439 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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