2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · YB07 YYH

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test conducted in November 2025 at 123,600 miles passed despite a non-excessive oil leak and a nearside front tyre reaching the legal limit. While the car consistently passes its MOT, the recurring nature of tyre wear and mechanical advisories suggests the owner only addresses components once they approach failure thresholds or trigger an inspection restriction. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between December 2021 at 76,950 miles and November 2025 at 123,606 miles, the car covered roughly 46,600 miles, maintaining a steady usage pattern. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy motorway use, but it also means potential age-related degradation of rubber components and seals regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer should prioritise a close inspection of the front suspension, as the 2021 test flagged worn suspension arm pins and bushes on both sides. The persistent issue of inner-edge tyre wear noted across tests in 2022, 2024, and 2025 indicates a likely alignment problem or worn ball joints that remains unaddressed. Furthermore, the nearside front wheel bearing reported in 2023 should be checked for play or noise to ensure it has not progressed toward a mechanical failure. The oil leak identified in both 2023 and 2025 warrants a physical check to determine if the source is a simple cover gasket or a more significant engine seal. Given the presence of a child seat obstructing seat belt inspections for the last four years, the buyer must manually verify the integrity of the adult seat belt tensioning mechanism to ensure no hidden damage was missed during the MOT process.