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2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NL07 GVV

NL07 GVV

2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 61,230 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2007 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
61,230 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2007 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 26 June 2025 at 61,230 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the last three years of testing. The record shows no advisories or defects at any stage, and the most recent failure on 25 June 2025 at 61,203 miles carried no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. A prior failure on 29 June 2024 likewise logged no defects before a pass three days later on 2 July 2024. Recorded mileage sits at 61,230 against an August 2023 pass and a June 2025 pass, implying roughly 3,200 miles covered per year from new. The low annual use for a nineteen-year-old car suggests extended standing periods rather than daily commuting, though the sparse history offers no visibility of consumable replacement cycles between tests. The identical 61,203 and 61,230 readings across the June 2025 tests confirm only 27 miles were added in the failed-then-passed sequence. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and low-use profile, as standing vehicles commonly develop structural rust unseen in a bare MOT pass. Brake discs and calipers warrant checking for seizure after prolonged inactivity, and tyre sidewalls should be examined for perishing from age rather than wear. The absence of recorded advisories across five tests implies previous owners cleared any minor items before presentation, but the twin no-defect failures remain anomalous. Verify the V5C and service paperwork to confirm the mileage is genuine and the car was not idle long enough to mask hidden degradation.

NL07 GVV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
  • 61,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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NL07 GVV Mileage History

  1. 25/06/202561,203 mi
  2. 26/06/202561,230 mi+27 mi

Average of roughly 9,646 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

NL07 GVV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 13:11
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (NL07 GVV) between August 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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