2007 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · KC56 EKL
2007 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 85,852 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC56 EKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 85,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC56 EKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (KC56 EKL) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
KC56 EKL Mileage History
- 23/08/202278,308 mi
- 23/08/202278,308 mi
- 16/08/202382,523 mi+4,215 mi
- 12/08/202484,046 mi+1,523 mi
- 14/08/202585,852 mi+1,806 mi
Average of roughly 2,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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