2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · KA57 BWE
2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 195,329 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KA57 BWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 195,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KA57 BWE Mileage History
- 24/04/2024176,441 mi
- 25/04/2024176,442 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/2025184,701 mi+8,259 mi
- 22/04/2025184,722 mi+21 mi
- 23/04/2026195,329 mi+10,607 mi
Average of roughly 9,465 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KA57 BWE 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 (KA57 BWE) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 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 (46 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 ”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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