2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KA57 HTT

This 2007 Ford Focus presents an unblemished MOT record across the three most recent tests on file, with passes recorded in December 2021, December 2022, and December 2023, each returning no advisories or failures. That is a notably clean sheet for a vehicle now approaching its twentieth year, suggesting it has not developed the chronic corrosion, suspension wear, or lighting or exhaust deterioration that commonly begin to surface on Focus models of this generation. The consistency of three consecutive clean passes also indicates a stable mechanical state rather than a recent cosmetic tidy-up ahead of sale, with no recorded defects hinting at impending rectification work. For a prospective buyer, this represents one of the stronger MOT profiles seen on a late-2000s family hatchback, though the absence of recorded items should still prompt a hands-on inspection given the vehicle's age and mileage bracket. Against an age of roughly nineteen years, the recorded 118,458 miles equates to an annual accumulation of around 6,235 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a privately owned Focus of this vintage. The gap-free testing history from 2021 through 2023 suggests continuous road use rather than extended periods laid up, which is mechanically beneficial as it avoids the drying of seals, oxidation of brake components, and deterioration of underbody protection that commonly accompany long standing periods. The mileage progression between tests is consistent with steady, ordinary mixed driving rather than the high annual figures that would accelerate wear on clutches, DMF components, and front suspension linkages. This is essentially a used-but-active vehicle rather than one that has either covered minimal ground or been worked particularly hard. For a test drive, focus should be placed on the areas most likely to have reached the threshold of failure on a high-mileage Focus but which may not yet have been flagged: listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and front subframe mountings, as these are notorious wear items on the Mk2 Focus. The steering should feel tight without excessive play, and any wandering or pulling under braking would warrant further inspection of the front wishbone rear bushes, a well-documented weakness on this platform. Brake pedal feel should be firm, with no excessive travel or judder under hard stops, and any grinding or scraping from the calipers at low speed could indicate binding or worn pads and discs. Under the bonnet, check for oil residue around the cam cover gasket, the rocker cover, and the oil filter housing, as these areas commonly seep on higher-mileage Duratec and TDCi engines and would eventually produce advisories for oil misting or leaks. The coolant expansion tank and its cap should be inspected for staining or pressure loss, and the condition of the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner checked for cracking or chirping on startup. Inside the vehicle, test the operation of all electrics including the heated rear screen, central locking, and any instrument cluster warning lights, while underneath, a torch check of the sill seams, wheel arches, and subframe mounting points is worthwhile given that corrosion advisories are a common late-life failure point on Focus models of this era, even on otherwise well-maintained examples.