2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SO57 CEX

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test on 30 July 2025 at 62,793 miles secured a pass despite the offside front tyre being worn close to the legal limit. This follows a failure in July 2023 regarding a faulty nearside front door and worn tyres, indicating that the owner tends to address defects only when they fail inspection or reach a critical threshold. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 62,793 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,300 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with only 3,177 miles covered between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests. While low mileage suggests less mechanical wear on the engine and internal components, the long intervals between use-free periods often increase the risk of age-related degradation in rubber components, seals, and fluid chemistry, which are affected by time rather than mileage alone. A buyer should specifically inspect the wheel alignment settings, as the recurring reports of tyres worn on the edges in both 2023 and 2025 suggest persistent geometry issues or worn suspension bushes. The previous failure of the nearside front door mechanism requires a physical check of the hinges and latch to ensure continued free operation. Given the vehicle's age and low usage, a thorough inspection for structural corrosion on the sills and wing arches is also essential, as stationary vehicles are prone to surface rust that mileage records do not capture.