2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · WA57 TKD
2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 84,716 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA57 TKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2026
- 84,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (31 mentions)
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WA57 TKD 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 (WA57 TKD) between November 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (31 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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