2007 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · PX07 RNF

A consistent run of clean MOT passes, with the most recent test on 11 April 2026 returning no recorded defects, points to a vehicle that has held its roadworthiness without significant intervention in recent years. Across the seven recorded tests since 2019, only the 2019 and 2020 examinations flagged anything at all, and both returned advisory items rather than failures. The only components to have attracted tester attention over the seven-year window are the nearside front suspension arm ball joint, the nearside front tyre, the rear brake discs, and the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. This is a narrow advisory footprint for a nineteen-year-old car, though the relevant components are precisely the sort of items that deteriorate progressively with mileage and age, so a physical inspection remains essential before purchase. Recorded mileage of 145,220 miles against a 2007 registration equates to roughly 7,640 miles per year on average, which sits broadly within normal parameters for a Focus of this age. There are no unusual gaps in the testing record that would suggest the vehicle was laid up for extended periods, with annual examinations running consecutively from 2019 through 2026. The MOT data does not capture individual annual mileages, so it is not possible to confirm whether the car has been driven steadily or has seen uneven usage, but the unbroken testing history combined with the moderate annual average suggests the vehicle has remained in regular service rather than being stored. From a mechanical standpoint, this usage pattern would be expected to produce wear on the typical Focus consumables and under-bushings rather than the dry-joint and seal degradation that affects low-mileage or stored vehicles. The 2020 advisory noting slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint warrants particular attention, as ball joint wear on a Focus of this age and mileage can progress to the point of producing knocking over bumps or imprecise steering. On a test drive, listen for clonking or creaking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly at low speed, and feel for any wandering or vagueness through the steering wheel. The 2019 advisory on the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint should also be checked, as anti-roll bar links are a known wear item on this model and a deteriorated link will produce a rattle or knock over undulations and reduced cornering stability. Visually inspect the front and rear suspension arms, bushes, and linkages for perished rubber, cracked boots, or any obvious play when the wheels are rocked by hand with the car raised. The 2019 advisory on rear brake disc wear and the 2020 advisory on a nearside front tyre worn on the edge are more routine findings, but they merit their own checks. On a test drive, expect to feel any judder or vibration through the brake pedal under firm application if the rear discs have continued to deteriorate, and listen for any grinding or scraping that would indicate pad material wearing thin. Tyre wear on one edge, as flagged in 2020, can be caused by misalignment, worn suspension components, or simply uneven camber as the vehicle has aged, so verify that the tyres currently fitted are wearing evenly across their width. Given the mileage, a thorough inspection of the underbody for corrosion, a check for any oil misting from the engine, and confirmation that the cooling system has been maintained are all worthwhile, as these items are not captured in the MOT record but are typical concerns on a high-mileage Focus of this generation.