2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · HY07 BMZ
2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 148,307 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY07 BMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 148,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY07 BMZ 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 (HY07 BMZ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
HY07 BMZ Mileage History
- 27/03/2024122,799 mi
- 27/03/2025136,278 mi+13,479 mi
- 27/03/2025136,278 mi
- 06/03/2026148,307 mi+12,029 mi
- 06/03/2026148,307 mi
Average of roughly 13,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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