2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NL07 GYZ
2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 141,536 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL07 GYZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/05/2026
- 141,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL07 GYZ MOT History
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 GYZ) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
NL07 GYZ Mileage History
- 27/01/2023126,020 mi
- 30/01/2023126,025 mi+5 mi
- 27/01/2024133,535 mi+7,510 mi
- 01/02/2025138,199 mi+4,664 mi
- 21/05/2026141,536 mi+3,337 mi
Average of roughly 4,684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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