2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FX07 HLW
2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 61,157 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX07 HLW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 61,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX07 HLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (FX07 HLW) between March 2010 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
FX07 HLW Mileage History
- 16/03/20109,424 mi
- 14/03/201112,935 mi+3,511 mi
- 12/03/201216,532 mi+3,597 mi
- 12/03/201320,400 mi+3,868 mi
- 13/03/201320,400 mi
- 08/11/201435,149 mi+14,749 mi
- 17/02/201645,042 mi+9,893 mi
- 18/07/201646,198 mi+1,156 mi
- 19/07/201646,199 mi+1 mi
- 30/06/201750,418 mi+4,219 mi
- 09/05/201853,182 mi+2,764 mi
- 08/05/201954,405 mi+1,223 mi
- 07/05/202055,344 mi+939 mi
- 06/05/202156,708 mi+1,364 mi
- 09/05/202258,277 mi+1,569 mi
- 11/05/202359,177 mi+900 mi
- 11/05/202359,177 mi
- 13/05/202459,951 mi+774 mi
- 12/05/202560,664 mi+713 mi
- 11/05/202661,157 mi+493 mi
Average of roughly 3,203 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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