2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FT07 AEM

The 2007 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 14 August 2025 at 117,601 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with four consecutive passes from July 2022 through August 2025 and a single failure on 11 August 2025 at identical mileage that was cleared three days later with no defects logged. This pattern shows no worsening mechanical condition and no recurring advisory items across the record. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,190 miles against the vehicle's 19-year life, a typical figure for the age. The records show steady accumulation: 102,415 miles in July 2022, 106,929 in August 2023, 112,134 in August 2024, and 117,601 by August 2025. The 5,467-mile gain between 2024 and 2025 is the largest yearly step yet remains modest. The clean sheet on every test, including the re-test, suggests the prior keeper kept basic consumables and structural items within limits, though the unexplained fail-then-pass within 72 hours at the same odometer reading warrants a check of the test centre's failure reason, as DVSA data here shows none recorded. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and the absence of any advisory capture that might mask worn components. The lack of corrosion or exhaust emissions flags is reassuring for structural integrity, but nineteen years invite hidden rust on sills and subframes not always visible at test. Verify the August 2025 failure cause in person and confirm the V5C aligns with the 117,601-mile odometer before purchase.