2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NL07 GPJ

The 2007 Ford Focus shows a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 23 February 2023 at 160,474 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded period. The most recent test recorded no defects, and no advisories appear in any entry from 2021 to 2023. This indicates the vehicle presented to test standard at each successful examination, though the failure pattern below warrants scrutiny. The recorded mileage rose from 136,609 miles at the 26 February 2021 pass to 147,246 miles by the 25 February 2022 pass, then to 160,474 miles at the 23 February 2023 pass, equating to roughly 10,600 and 13,200 miles covered in the respective years. Against the lifetime average of about 8,446 miles per year, recent use sits slightly above typical but reflects normal commuting rather than neglect. The DVSA history is sparse, with clean sheets at every pass and no corrosion, suspension, brake, or emissions faults logged. The record shows two failed tests on 22 February 2023 at 160,466 miles and 17 February 2022 at 147,234 miles, yet both list no defects and converted to passes one day later at marginally higher mileage. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at initial testing, such as missing documentation or minor test-skip errors, rather than mechanical rejection on wear items. Previous owners cleared both failures without recorded rectification, implying the car was close to standard but possibly presented poorly. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and suspension bushes in person given the vehicle's 19-year age and 160,474 miles, as MOT clean sheets do not capture incipient corrosion or worn coil springs below failure threshold. Check brake discs and calipers for binding, and verify exhaust emissions and underbody rust at the sills. The lack of advisories means no urgent mechanical risk is evidenced, but physical inspection remains essential on a high-mileage older Focus.