2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FH57 LLM

The Ford Focus presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 11 March 2023 at 186,888 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 3 March 2022 at 170,906 miles shows no advisories or worsening faults across the visible history. The maintenance record indicates consistent annual testing with no outstanding mechanical concerns raised by DVSA examiners. Recorded mileage rose from 156,125 at the 6 March 2021 failure to 186,888 by March 2023, an accumulation of roughly 30,763 miles over two years, equating to near 15,000 miles per year and exceeding the lifetime average of 9,836. The 2021 and 2022 entries show a fail on the same day as a later pass at near-identical mileages (156,125 versus 156,201, and 170,880 versus 170,906), suggesting the vehicle was presented, rejected, then retested immediately after minor correction rather than left untaxed for long periods. No major gaps exist between annual tests. The MOT history flags no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, corrosion, or exhaust emission defects across the five entries. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody for rust given the 19-year age and high mileage, and verify the front-to-rear brake balance and tyre condition that the clean records did not require the tester to note. The same-day fail-and-pass pattern in 2021 and 2022 implies the previous owner addressed only the specific refusal item; confirm whether that reflected skipped basic upkeep or a paperwork mismatch at the centre.