2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GL07 KCA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than preventative repairs. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 121,139 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to a critical tyre defect and a distorted wheel. The persistence of an oil leak and a distorted nearside front wheel across 2024 and 2025 suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they threaten an MOT rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 121,139 miles over 19 years, the car has averaged approximately 6,376 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for an older vehicle. The mileage data shows consistent progression, with roughly 4,200 miles driven between June 2024 and June 2025. However, the low annual mileage does not exempt the vehicle from age-related degradation, evidenced by the wear on the anti-roll bar linkage and fluctuating brake components which indicate that rubber and metal parts are reaching their service life regardless of total distance travelled. A buyer must specifically inspect the nearside front road wheel, as the repeated distortion noted in 2024 and 2025 indicates a significant impact or manufacturing defect that could affect handling and tyre wear. The offside rear service brake fluctuation recorded in 2024 requires a physical check for warped discs or a sticking caliper to ensure consistent stopping performance. Additionally, the recurring oil leak mentioned over multiple years warrants a close visual inspection to determine if the source is a minor gasket seal or a more serious engine seal failure that could lead to catastrophic issues if left unmanaged.