2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FL07 UVV

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, securing a clean pass in its most recent test on 24 March 2026 at 85,726 miles. This represents an improving trend in maintenance quality, as the defects identified in previous years have been addressed. The absence of any advisories in the two most recent tests suggests that the current owner is proactive in resolving mechanical issues before they escalate into test failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage with a jump of 9,066 miles between March 2025 and 2026, and roughly 3,700 miles in the preceding year. While this low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between uses can lead to the degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion, which is consistent with the structural issues noted in the history. A physical inspection should focus on the rear suspension, which showed a recurring history of worn trailing arm bushes and arm pins between 2022 and 2023. Although these were later cleared, the buyer should verify that no new play exists in the rear assembly. The 2022 record also flagged a corroded offside front coil spring and the presence of covers on both outer sills. A thorough check of the sills and suspension mounting points is essential to ensure that the covers are not merely masking significant structural rust, a common failure point for Focus models of this age.