2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · PK56 XMR
2007 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 126,206 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK56 XMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2026
- 126,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK56 XMR 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 (PK56 XMR) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
PK56 XMR Mileage History
- 04/03/2023109,613 mi
- 04/03/2023109,613 mi
- 16/08/2024111,689 mi+2,076 mi
- 16/08/2024111,689 mi
- 14/04/2026126,206 mi+14,517 mi
Average of roughly 5,330 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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