2007 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · FX07 UTT

The vehicle was recorded as PASSING its most recent MOT on 9 August 2022 at 97 551 miles, but the test flagged several advisories – notably tyre wear, corrosion of sub‑frames and anti‑roll bar linkages, and a slightly loose rear anti‑roll bar ball joint. Earlier failures for brake‑pad thickness and excessive rear brake binding are absent from later records, suggesting those issues have been remedied, yet the persistence of corrosion and tyre condition points to a mixed maintenance trend that is neither clearly improving nor deteriorating. Across a 19‑year lifespan the odometer shows 97 551 miles, averaging roughly 5 100 miles per year – a low‑usage profile for a vehicle of this age. Mileage increments between tests are modest, for example the rise from 91 669 miles in August 2021 to 97 551 miles a year later, indicating no periods of rapid accumulation. The MOT history ends in 2022, leaving a four‑year gap with no official data; a prospective buyer should verify that the car has remained MOT‑compliant since then. A buyer’s inspection should focus on the recurring items. Confirm that the front off‑side tyre, flagged as close to the legal limit, has sufficient tread and no sidewall cracks, and check all tyres for perishing or damage. Examine the rear anti‑roll bar linkage for play and the rear suspension arms for corrosion that may have progressed beyond advisory status. Inspect the rear exhaust mounting, sub‑frame areas previously noted as corroded, and both CV‑joint boots for splits. Finally, assess brake discs and pads for wear, and ensure all registration lamps operate correctly. Addressing these points will clarify whether the vehicle’s condition aligns with the MOT record.