2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · KA57 HDU
2007 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 145,351 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA57 HDU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2022
- 145,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA57 HDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (KA57 HDU) between November 2010 and March 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (”.
KA57 HDU Mileage History
- 20/11/201025,600 mi
- 20/11/201025,600 mi
- 04/11/201133,817 mi+8,217 mi
- 20/10/201243,122 mi+9,305 mi
- 11/01/201453,411 mi+10,289 mi
- 09/01/201566,564 mi+13,153 mi
- 18/01/201679,880 mi+13,316 mi
- 19/01/201679,881 mi+1 mi
- 17/03/201679,903 mi+22 mi
- 20/02/201790,557 mi+10,654 mi
- 20/02/201790,564 mi+7 mi
- 01/03/2018103,429 mi+12,865 mi
- 21/02/2019115,039 mi+11,610 mi
- 28/02/2020127,066 mi+12,027 mi
- 10/03/2021134,522 mi+7,456 mi
- 23/03/2022145,343 mi+10,821 mi
- 29/03/2022145,351 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 10,547 miles per year across 17 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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