2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · KA57 BBZ
2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 151,547 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA57 BBZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2023
- 151,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA57 BBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (KA57 BBZ) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2023 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
KA57 BBZ Mileage History
- 11/04/2022144,384 mi
- 20/04/2022144,388 mi+4 mi
- 18/04/2023151,547 mi+7,159 mi
- 18/04/2023151,547 mi
Average of roughly 7,039 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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