2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LY07 EPA
2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 183,296 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LY07 EPA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 183,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LY07 EPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (LY07 EPA) between December 2010 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge Worn Through to Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LY07 EPA Mileage History
- 30/12/201063,430 mi
- 30/12/201063,430 mi
- 28/12/201172,815 mi+9,385 mi
- 28/12/201172,815 mi
- 29/12/201281,805 mi+8,990 mi
- 31/12/201281,807 mi+2 mi
- 24/12/201390,630 mi+8,823 mi
- 23/12/201499,362 mi+8,732 mi
- 04/12/2015106,867 mi+7,505 mi
- 04/12/2015106,867 mi
- 13/01/2017117,262 mi+10,395 mi
- 16/01/2018122,473 mi+5,211 mi
- 23/09/2019138,713 mi+16,240 mi
- 03/09/2020149,856 mi+11,143 mi
- 15/09/2021160,386 mi+10,530 mi
- 15/09/2021160,386 mi
- 16/09/2022162,385 mi+1,999 mi
- 21/09/2023169,883 mi+7,498 mi
- 23/09/2024176,417 mi+6,534 mi
- 24/09/2024176,417 mi
- 17/09/2025179,446 mi+3,029 mi
- 17/09/2025179,446 mi
- 24/08/2026183,296 mi+3,850 mi
- 24/08/2026183,296 mi
Average of roughly 7,659 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Instrument Cluster Solder FailureModerate
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- 1.6 TDCI Turbo FailureSerious
Carbon buildup in the oil feed pipe starves the turbo of oil. Repeated failures occur if the system isn’t flushed properly.
- Alternator FailureModerate
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