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2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · LB56 AAE

LB56 AAE

2007 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 136,222 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2007 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 11 Jan 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
136,222 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 11 Jan 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2007
Engine
1753cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available data over the last four years. The most recent inspection conducted on 11 January 2022 at 136,222 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a period of clean passes back to 2018, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets minimum safety requirements without recurring mechanical or structural failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,170 miles per year. Between December 2018 and January 2022, the car covered 15,606 miles, showing a steady rate of use. While there is a recorded failure on 12 January 2021 at 131,888 miles, the vehicle passed the re-test that same day, suggesting a minor issue that was rectified immediately. The four-year gap between 2018 and 2022 shows consistent testing intervals. Given the lack of advisories in the final test, a buyer should focus on a physical inspection of age-related components that do not always trigger an MOT failure. At 136,222 miles, the way components, specifically the bushes and coil springs, are likely to show signs of wear. Attention should also be paid to surface corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as these are common weak points for a Ford Focus of this era that may not be flagged until structural integrity is compromised.
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LB56 AAE Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2022
  • 136,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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LB56 AAE Mileage History

  1. 05/01/201045,634 mi
  2. 03/02/201153,729 mi+8,095 mi
  3. 01/02/201260,764 mi+7,035 mi
  4. 05/02/201368,374 mi+7,610 mi
  5. 04/02/201474,665 mi+6,291 mi
  6. 04/02/201474,665 mi
  7. 17/12/201479,477 mi+4,812 mi
  8. 09/12/201592,631 mi+13,154 mi
  9. 06/12/2016107,598 mi+14,967 mi
  10. 23/12/2017111,943 mi+4,345 mi
  11. 29/12/2017111,957 mi+14 mi
  12. 29/12/2018120,616 mi+8,659 mi
  13. 31/12/2018120,616 mi
  14. 30/12/2019127,403 mi+6,787 mi
  15. 12/01/2021131,888 mi+4,485 mi
  16. 12/01/2021131,888 mi
  17. 11/01/2022136,222 mi+4,334 mi

Average of roughly 7,538 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

LB56 AAE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Oct 2026, 10:35
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (LB56 AAE) between January 2010 and January 2022.

The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 11 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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