2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YF56 VHG
2007 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 106,441 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF56 VHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2024
- 106,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF56 VHG 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 (YF56 VHG) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2024 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
YF56 VHG Mileage History
- 29/09/202291,948 mi
- 04/10/202291,948 mi
- 25/09/202395,178 mi+3,230 mi
- 12/10/202395,332 mi+154 mi
- 23/09/2024106,441 mi+11,109 mi
Average of roughly 7,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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