2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SN56 KVS
2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 124,396 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN56 KVS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/06/2023
- 124,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN56 KVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford Focus (SN56 KVS) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))”.
SN56 KVS Mileage History
- 10/05/2022116,506 mi
- 14/06/2023124,396 mi+7,890 mi
Average of roughly 7,202 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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