FORD FOCUS2017 · 1.0L PETROL

The 2017 Ford Focus presents a strong mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 25 November 2025 at 41,822 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet caps a period of improving maintenance discipline. A year earlier, on 24 November 2023 at 25,413 miles, the car failed on four tyre-related defects, including both front tyres below the 1.6mm legal limit and both rear tyres worn close to the limit or on the edge. That failure was promptly addressed, as a retest on 29 November 2023 at 25,607 miles passed cleanly, and every subsequent annual test through November 2024 at 32,786 miles and November 2025 at 41,822 miles has recorded no advisories or failures. The trend is clearly resolving and now stable. Mileage accumulation tells a story of very light use. Over nine years the car has covered 41,822 miles, averaging roughly 4,647 miles per year, well below the typical UK annual figure of around 8,000 to 12,000 miles. The jumps between tests are consistent: approximately 5,872 miles between November 2022 and November 2023, 7,179 miles between November 2023 and November 2024, and 9,036 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. That slight acceleration in the most recent year could indicate increased daily use, but the overall pattern remains one of low-mileage ownership with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that might suggest odometer tampering or prolonged standing. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should still conduct a focused physical inspection. The repeated tyre wear issues flagged in November 2023, including inner sidewall damage to the nearside front tyre noted as early as November 2022, suggest the car may have been driven with incorrect alignment, worn suspension bushes, or damaged wheel tracking geometry. Have the front and rear suspension components, including lower arm bushes, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links, checked for play. Inspect the inner edges of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns that would confirm a tracking or camper issue. Examine the brake discs and pads for even wear and corrosion, particularly given the low mileage, as infrequent use can lead to surface rust and binding calipers. Finally, look underneath for any signs of structural corrosion on the subframe, sills, and suspension mounting points, since low-mileage vehicles that sit unused for extended periods can still develop localised rust in critical areas.