Ford Focus Sport Tdci (2007)
2007 Ford Focus Sport Tdci
CarHunch analysed 135 real MOT records for the 2007 Ford Focus Sport Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2007 Focus Sport TDCi is a reliable diesel that struggles to meet the UK standard — it passes its MOT on the first attempt just 66% of the time, well below the national average of 80%. The good news is that dangerous defects are extremely rare in this cohort, so safety isn't a concern; the issues are maintenance-related failures you'd expect from a 17-year-old diesel.
At 125,000 miles median mileage, these cars have been driven hard but not excessively for their age, and the 0.61 average failures per vehicle suggest wear rather than inherent design flaws. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the diesel engine and fuel system — budget for at least one MOT revisit to sort minor failures, and accept that diesel servicing costs will eat into your savings versus a petrol equivalent.
What to check before buying a 2007 Ford Focus Sport Tdci
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 133 | 65.7% | 0.59 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 70% | 1.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Ford Focus Sport Tdci vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Ford Focus Sport Tdci vehicles fall between 105,277 and 140,750 miles.
2007 Ford Focus Sport Tdci — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (13% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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