2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · HV07 JVT
2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 59,078 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV07 JVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 59,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV07 JVT 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 (HV07 JVT) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
HV07 JVT Mileage History
- 23/08/202249,380 mi
- 24/08/202249,380 mi
- 07/09/202350,090 mi+710 mi
- 15/09/202350,097 mi+7 mi
- 16/04/202659,078 mi+8,981 mi
Average of roughly 2,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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