2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · NG57 EZP

The 2007 Ford Focus passed its most recent MOT on 31 December 2021 at 170,487 miles, confirming current roadworthiness after a series of failures earlier in 2021. Although the latest test shows improvement, the record reveals repeated deficiencies in rear coil springs, tyre wear and structural rust, indicating that the maintenance history is not uniformly stable but has recently resolved to a pass. The vehicle’s mileage has risen from 87,700 miles in November 2013 to 170,487 miles in December 2021, an increase of roughly 82,800 miles over eight years, averaging 10,350 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 19‑year‑old car. Notable gaps are absent; the only significant jump occurs between the 23 January 2020 pass at 147,644 miles and the 26 January 2021 fail at 153,304 miles, a 5,660‑mile increase in one year, suggesting regular driving rather than long periods of inactivity. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the rear coil springs and both side suspension bushes for corrosion and fatigue, examine the front and rear brake discs and pads for pitting, scoring or excessive wear, and verify that the tyre tread depth meets the 1.6 mm legal minimum on all four wheels. Particular attention should also be given to the structural integrity of the chassis where previous MOTs recorded corrosion in the rear vehicle structure and offside rear coil spring, as well as the functionality of the rear stop lamps and any binding calipers that have repeatedly appeared in earlier failures.