2007 Ford Focus: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2007 Ford Focus
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Brake warning light on for no reason
A damaged speed sensor ring on a front hub can turn on the brake and ABS warning lights. The fix is a new hub.
At the viewing: Make sure the brake and ABS lights go out after starting.
- All engines
Creak from the front when pulling away
A driveshaft without enough sealant on its splines creaks as you set off.
At the viewing: Pull away gently with the window down and listen for a creak.
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Other years
Every year of the Ford Focus compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 1,106 | Tyres 14% |
| 2022 | 15,220 | Tyres 24% |
| 2021 | 37,645 | Tyres 26% |
| 2020 | 109,516 | Tyres 27% |
| 2019 | 164,617 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 141,023 | Tyres 30% |
| 2017 | 189,550 | Tyres 31% |
| 2016 | 190,185 | Tyres 31% |
| 2015 | 223,949 | Tyres 33% |
| 2014 | 221,326 | Tyres 35% |
| 2013 | 217,909 | Tyres 35% |
| 2012 | 201,769 | Tyres 36% |
| 2011 | 189,450 | Suspension 40% |
| 2010 | 162,457 | Suspension 46% |
| 2009 | 166,345 | Suspension 48% |
| 2008 | 140,354 | Suspension 51% |
| 2006 | 88,093 | Suspension 52% |
| 2005 | 65,488 | Suspension 55% |
| 2004 | 47,198 | Suspension 58% |
| 2003 | 35,763 | Suspension 53% |
| 2002 | 28,429 | Suspension 54% |
| 2001 | 16,460 | Suspension 53% |
| 2000 | 7,477 | Suspension 57% |
| 1999 | 3,978 | Suspension 60% |
| 1998 | 243 | Suspension 65% |