2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · KA57 XHU
2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 115,283 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA57 XHU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/12/2021
- 115,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA57 XHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (KA57 XHU) between October 2010 and December 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))”.
KA57 XHU Mileage History
- 14/10/201031,306 mi
- 17/12/201140,857 mi+9,551 mi
- 17/12/201140,857 mi
- 30/11/201257,263 mi+16,406 mi
- 07/12/201372,685 mi+15,422 mi
- 01/12/201485,572 mi+12,887 mi
- 01/12/201485,572 mi
- 08/12/201592,102 mi+6,530 mi
- 08/12/201592,102 mi
- 23/12/201695,894 mi+3,792 mi
- 23/12/201695,894 mi
- 09/12/2017101,253 mi+5,359 mi
- 22/12/2018104,974 mi+3,721 mi
- 21/12/2019108,509 mi+3,535 mi
- 21/12/2020111,628 mi+3,119 mi
- 18/12/2021115,283 mi+3,655 mi
Average of roughly 7,513 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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