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2007 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · FL57 CZD

FL57 CZD

2007 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 75,301 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2007 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Jul 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
75,301 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Jul 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
2521cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2007 Ford Focus passed its most recent MOT on 28 July 2022 at 75,301 miles with no defects recorded, placing its maintenance trend as stable on paper at the time of that test. The single clean pass gives no evidence of worsening faults, though the record covers only one entry and is now nearly four years old relative to today's date of 8 July 2026. The odometer shows 75,301 miles against roughly 19 years of age, an average of about 3,963 miles per year. This is low for a vehicle of this era. The same mileage appears as the only recorded figure, so no accumulation pattern or gap can be judged beyond the fact that the car saw light use. A clean 2022 test with no advisories suggests the prior owner addressed consumables and mechanical items to at least test standard before that date. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection before purchase. The absence of advisories in July 2022 means no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion were flagged, but four years of unrecorded use may have degraded tyres, wiper blades, or exposed underside components to moisture. Standing periods implied by low mileage often accelerate perishing of rubber mounts and seizing of brake calipers. Given the sparse history, verify the VIN and physical mileage against the 75,301 figure, check for undocumented accident repair or chassis rust, and confirm the brakes are not binding after storage. The record alone supports roadworthiness as of mid-2022, not for current use.
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FL57 CZD Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2022
  • 75,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

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FL57 CZD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 00:06
MOT Analysis

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

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (FL57 CZD) between August 2010 and July 2022.

The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.

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FL57 CZD Mileage History

  1. 11/08/201017,596 mi
  2. 18/08/201123,877 mi+6,281 mi
  3. 13/09/201229,767 mi+5,890 mi
  4. 12/09/201334,116 mi+4,349 mi
  5. 27/02/201436,097 mi+1,981 mi
  6. 28/02/201436,099 mi+2 mi
  7. 14/02/201543,692 mi+7,593 mi
  8. 28/01/201647,793 mi+4,101 mi
  9. 22/04/201763,626 mi+15,833 mi
  10. 31/05/201869,991 mi+6,365 mi
  11. 29/06/201869,991 mi
  12. 17/09/202070,685 mi+694 mi
  13. 28/07/202275,301 mi+4,616 mi

Average of roughly 4,824 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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