2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GV57 BXJ
2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 139,767 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV57 BXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 139,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV57 BXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (GV57 BXJ) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
GV57 BXJ Mileage History
- 10/01/2023115,657 mi
- 05/01/2024124,643 mi+8,986 mi
- 07/01/2025132,118 mi+7,475 mi
- 13/04/2026139,767 mi+7,649 mi
- 13/04/2026139,767 mi
Average of roughly 7,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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