2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · WJ57 XOO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by five consecutive MOT passes without any recorded failures. The most recent test conducted on 12 March 2026 at 181,486 miles showed no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This consistency suggests the current owner maintains a proactive approach to basic maintenance, preventing minor mechanical issues from escalating into formal test failures. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. Between March 2022 and March 2026, the car covered 30,968 miles, representing a steady usage pattern of roughly 7,700 miles annually. The interval between the 2025 and 2026 tests saw 12,108 miles driven, which aligns with the historical trend. This predictable usage reduces the likelihood of the components having been subjected to long periods of neglect or extreme high-intensity commercial use. Despite the clean MOT history, the high mileage necessitates a thorough physical inspection of common wear points for this generation of Ford Focus. A buyer should specifically examine the front suspension for signs of perished rubber bushes and worn coil springs, which often degrade after the 150,000-mile mark. Given the age of the vehicle, a close check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points is essential, as MOT tests only flag structural integrity once it becomes a safety risk. The braking system should also be inspected for binding calipers or thinning discs to ensure the lack of recorded advisories reflects actual mechanical health.