2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KA07 SXG

This Focus presents an uncommonly clean MOT record for a vehicle now entering its twentieth year, with four consecutive passes on file and absolutely no advisories or failures recorded across the most recent testing history. The test on 23 October 2025 closed out the sequence with a clean pass, continuing the unbroken pattern established since 2022. For a Ford Focus of this vintage, where rust on rear axle assemblies, suspension bush wear, and exhaust corrosion are routinely flagged, a totally blank advisory sheet over four consecutive tests is a notably positive indicator of structural and mechanical integrity. While the absence of recorded advisories does not guarantee that components are in as-new condition, it does confirm that nothing has deteriorated to the point where an examiner felt obliged to record a defect at any of these examinations. With 115,109 miles accumulated over roughly nineteen years of use, this vehicle has averaged around 6,058 miles annually, a figure consistent with typical commuter and errand-running patterns rather than heavy motorway use or extended periods of standing. There are no anomalous gaps in the testing record that would suggest long-term off-road storage, which is particularly relevant for a nineteen-year-old Focus where stationary periods can promote brake disc corrosion, coolant system degradation, and underbody rust. The mileage progression between tests appears steady and proportionate to the elapsed intervals, reinforcing a picture of consistent, moderate use. Mechanically, this rate of accumulation tends to keep consumables working rather than seizing through disuse, though it still places meaningful demand on the original suspension and drivetrain components over two decades of service. Given the age of the vehicle and the absence of any flagged items in recent tests, inspection priorities on a physical viewing should concentrate on the areas most prone to deterioration on a Focus of this generation. Examine the rear suspension beam and its mounting points for the surface rust and flaking that frequently develop around the trailing arm bushings and where the beam meets the body, even when no advisory has yet been raised. Inspect the front subframe and the anti-roll bar drop links for corrosion and perished bushes, as these items commonly generate knocking noises over uneven surfaces before they are deemed testable defects. Check the exhaust system along its full length for the mid-section and rear box corrosion typical of vehicles operating in winter road-salt conditions, and examine the flex joint for any signs of splitting. On the test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and rough tarmac, which would suggest worn ARB links or top mount bearings that have not yet warranted an MOT advisory. Apply the brakes firmly from speed and note any vibration through the pedal or steering wheel, as warped front discs are common at this mileage and may not have reached the advisory threshold if still within wear tolerance. Listen for any rumble or whine from the front wheels through corners that could indicate worn wheel bearings, and check for uneven tyre wear across the axle that might point to alignment or suspension component wear. Finally, with the engine warm, watch for any vapour or drips from underneath, paying particular attention to the cam cover gasket and oil filter housing, which are known seepage points on this engine family as the plastic components harden with age.