2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · NA07 HRD

The 2007 Ford Focus presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 13 September 2023 at 104,997 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health, combined with a pattern of consistent passes in 2021 and 2022, indicates a vehicle that has been maintained to a competent standard in recent years. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures suggesting a worsening condition. The mileage data, however, raises a significant anomaly that demands scrutiny. The vehicle's recorded mileage dropped from 194,518 miles in August 2023 to 104,997 miles by September 2023, a discrepancy of nearly 90,000 miles within a single month. This is physically impossible through normal use and strongly suggests a clocking incident or a data recording error. Prior to this, the mileage climbed steadily from 173,588 miles in July 2021 to 178,032 miles in July 2022, and then to 194,518 miles in August 2023, averaging roughly 10,000 miles per year over that two-year window. The sudden drop to 104,997 miles undermines confidence in the true mileage history and is a critical red flag for any prospective buyer. Despite the clean MOT outcomes, the mileage discrepancy means the actual mechanical wear on components such as the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and drivetrain cannot be reliably assessed from the paperwork alone. A vehicle genuinely covering 194,000 miles would exhibit markedly more wear on consumables and structural mounts than one with 105,000 miles. The absence of advisories or failures in the record offers some comfort, but it cannot override the fundamental uncertainty about the car's true history. A buyer should treat this vehicle with caution and conduct a thorough independent inspection before purchase. A full mechanical inspection is essential, focusing on the condition of the brake calipers, exhaust system, and structural integrity of the subframes and suspension mounting points. The mileage anomaly must be investigated directly with the seller, and the vehicle's provenance verified through service records, V5C documentation, and a comprehensive HPI check. The MOT record alone cannot resolve this discrepancy, and relying on it without further due diligence would be unwise.