2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GD07 PZV

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness based on a remarkably stable maintenance history. The most recent inspection conducted on 20 October 2025 at 112,802 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean sheet maintained across five consecutive annual tests back to 2021 indicates that the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard without recurring mechanical or structural failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,937 miles per year. Between October 2021 and October 2025, the car covered 14,038 miles, representing a consistent usage rate of roughly 3,500 miles annually. This low frequency suggests light road use, which typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, such low mileage on a vehicle of this age sometimes masks the effects of rubber-based components or fluid breakdown that an MOT does not fully capture. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must focus on age-related degradation rather than mileage-related wear. A physical inspection should prioritise the check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches, as these are prone to rot on older Focus models regardless of distance driven. The buyer should also examine suspension bushes and rubber boots for cracking or per, as these perish over time during long periods of standing. Additionally, verifying the brake fluid condition and checking for seized calipers is necessary to ensure the low usage has not led to internal neglect of the braking system.