2007 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · SE07 YVU
2007 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 125,464 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE07 YVU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/08/2026
- 125,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE07 YVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (SE07 YVU) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
SE07 YVU Mileage History
- 29/07/2022112,903 mi
- 31/08/2023117,155 mi+4,252 mi
- 24/06/2025118,927 mi+1,772 mi
- 10/08/2026125,464 mi+6,537 mi
Average of roughly 3,115 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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