2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · KA57 HVG
2007 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 155,967 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA57 HVG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2023
- 155,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA57 HVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (KA57 HVG) between December 2010 and February 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
KA57 HVG Mileage History
- 08/12/201061,868 mi
- 22/12/201170,414 mi+8,546 mi
- 21/12/201279,193 mi+8,779 mi
- 03/01/201490,155 mi+10,962 mi
- 19/12/2014102,520 mi+12,365 mi
- 06/01/2015102,876 mi+356 mi
- 07/01/2015102,876 mi
- 04/01/2016109,698 mi+6,822 mi
- 05/01/2016109,698 mi
- 06/01/2017117,306 mi+7,608 mi
- 05/01/2018126,870 mi+9,564 mi
- 05/01/2018126,870 mi
- 04/01/2019135,036 mi+8,166 mi
- 07/01/2019135,045 mi+9 mi
- 24/01/2020138,746 mi+3,701 mi
- 11/01/2021141,207 mi+2,461 mi
- 13/01/2021141,220 mi+13 mi
- 24/01/2022156,845 mi+15,625 mi
- 23/02/2023155,967 mi-878 mi
Average of roughly 7,706 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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