2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · LB07 BWM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 28 January 2026 at 64,593 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This followed a failure just seven days prior on 21 January 2026 at 64,581 miles, though the record lists no defects for that failure, suggesting an administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately before the re-test. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per year. Between January 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 13,246 miles, moving from 51,347 to 64,593 miles. This consistent low-usage pattern indicates the vehicle has been used for short trips or kept stationary. While this preserves the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and fluids regardless of the distance travelled. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to time-related rather than mileage wear. Inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines for cracking or perish, as low-use vehicles often suffer from dried rubber. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion and binding calipers, which frequently occur when a car sits for extended periods. Additionally, verify the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches to ensure that the low mileage has not masked hidden rust from environmental exposure.