2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KC07 KZL
2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 127,958 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC07 KZL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2024
- 127,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC07 KZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (KC07 KZL) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer & i”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/in”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
KC07 KZL Mileage History
- 11/04/2022117,241 mi
- 24/04/2023122,375 mi+5,134 mi
- 25/04/2023122,375 mi
- 08/07/2024127,958 mi+5,583 mi
Average of roughly 4,779 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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