2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · LR57 AEJ

The Ford Focus last appears in DVSA records on 8 October 2021 at 153,192 miles with both a pass and a fail logged on that date and no defects recorded. This leaves its present roadworthiness unconfirmed, given the test sits nearly five years before today. Across the 2019 to 2021 entries the mechanical picture stays stable, with no advisories or faults noted, yet the duplicated outcomes point to administrative inconsistency rather than a worsening or improving trend. From 2 October 2019 at 139,341 miles to 25 September 2020 at 146,030 miles the car covered 6,689 miles in under twelve months. It then recorded 153,192 miles on 8 October 2021, adding 7,162 miles over the following year. These totals fall below the roughly 8,063 miles per annum expected for a 2007 model, suggesting lighter use. The record provides only three test years and no pre-2019 data, so long-term accumulation patterns remain unknown. No recurring faults or structural alerts appear in the MOT list, but the age and mileage demand a physical inspection of consumable and structural items. A buyer should examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and front steering joints for wear, check brake discs and calipers for binding or corrosion, and assess the exhaust system for rust. The simultaneous pass and fail on 8 October 2021 with zero defects warrants a DVSA certificate check to clarify the test outcome. Previous upkeep appears basic but not negligent, as the clean sheets show no ignored tyre or wiper issues, yet the four-year gap since that last test means rubber components, fluid intervals, and underbody corrosion may have advanced unseen. A pre-purchase inspection should prioritise structural integrity and emissions readiness given the vehicle's 19-year lifespan.