Reading the MOT history…
Reading the MOT history…
Silver · representative illustration
Significant findings — read carefully
This vehicle's mileage history shows a discrepancy — treat it with real caution and ask the seller to explain before you buy.
Valid to 2025-06-17
Discrepancy detected
Not checked
Taxed · due 2026-02-01
Recorded mileage dropped by 42,400 miles between 2021-06-14 and 2022-06-20.
Each bar is the share of MOTs with no fault in that area; the tick marks the fleet average for 13-year-plus cars. From 515,329 real DVSA MOT tests (2024). This reflects the model in general, not this specific car. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commonly reported for the Ford Focus, 2004–2011. This is general guidance for the model, not findings on this specific car — use it as questions to ask the seller.
Rear coil springs corrode and can snap with age — often picked up first as an MOT advisory.
Ask: Any knocking from the rear, or advisories about the springs?
Water pump and thermostat can fail as the car ages.
Ask: Any history of overheating or cooling-system repairs?
RegVerdict Risk Engine — every factor shown, nothing hidden.
7 tests
Recorded mileage dropped by 42,400 miles between 2021-06-14 and 2022-06-20.
76,400 mi at 19 yrs (≈54% of typical).
Recall status not checked.
• Odometer reading suspected to be inaccurate
The checks above use free MOT data. The full report adds the risks MOT data can’t show — the ones that cost buyers thousands.
Outstanding finance
Could there still be money owed on it that becomes your problem?
Write-off & damage
Has it been written off after a serious crash or flood?
Stolen check
Is it flagged as stolen on the police database?
One price. No subscription, no auto-renew, no expiring credits — and if a paid report finds nothing extra, it’s free.
This 2007 Focus carries significant risk on the records available, primarily due to a major recorded mileage drop of 42,400 miles between mid-2021 and mid-2022—a red flag that warrants urgent clarification with the seller or a full paid history check. The current mileage of 76,400 is unusually low for a 17-year-old car and sits well below typical wear, making independent verification essential before proceeding. MOT history is clean with seven passes and no failures, though the model shows below-average reliability for its age and a known tendency to fail on tyre condition, so a pre-purchase inspection focusing on those areas is strongly recommended. You'll also need to check the paid report for outstanding finance or write-off status before committing.