2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RK57 XYJ
2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 182,909 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK57 XYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 182,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK57 XYJ 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 (RK57 XYJ) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
RK57 XYJ Mileage History
- 25/05/2023162,077 mi
- 30/05/2023162,126 mi+49 mi
- 22/05/2024171,964 mi+9,838 mi
- 28/05/2024172,008 mi+44 mi
- 29/05/2025182,909 mi+10,901 mi
Average of roughly 10,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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