2007 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · SV57 MTX
2007 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 68,356 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV57 MTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 68,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV57 MTX 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 (SV57 MTX) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
SV57 MTX Mileage History
- 10/01/202462,932 mi
- 10/01/202462,932 mi
- 14/01/202564,056 mi+1,124 mi
- 23/01/202564,058 mi+2 mi
- 23/05/202668,356 mi+4,298 mi
Average of roughly 2,293 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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