2007 Ford Focus 1.4L Petrol · LT57 VXD

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but exhibits a trend of deteriorating mechanical condition and reactive maintenance. While it passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 167,975 miles, the failure just four days prior revealed several critical safety defects. The tester flagged exposed cords and ply on both front tyres, a defective offside front seat belt retraction mechanism, and frayed seat belt webbing. These failures suggest the owner is only performing the absolute minimum repairs required to pass the MOT test rather than engaging in preventative maintenance. At 167,975 miles, this 19-year-old Ford has averaged approximately 8,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for its age. The data shows a steady accumulation of mileage with roughly 8,000 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 8,000 miles covered between January 2025 and March 2026. This consistent usage pattern explains the persistent wear on rubber components and suspension elements throughout the record. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and suspension of the car. The rear sub-frame has been noted as corroded since 2024, and while not yet weakened to the point of failure, corrosion typically progresses with age. Furthermore, all three coil springs showed signs of corrosion in the March 2026 test, which indicates a high risk of future fracture. The persistent oil leak and the previously reported power steering leak also indicate ongoing engine bay issues that require close monitoring to ensure they are not becoming catastrophic.