2017 FORD FOCUS1.0L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 77,038 miles passed, it revealed advisories for a worn nearside front suspension arm bush and a nearside front tyre reaching the legal limit. These issues, combined with the history of brake-related failures, suggest that components are only addressed once they approach failure or trigger an advisory. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per annum. There is a significant gap in records between the August 2023 test at 48,663 miles and the January 2025 test at 58,659 miles, during which the car covered roughly 10,000 miles over sixteen months. This suggests lower than average annual use, though the recent accumulation of nearly 20,000 miles between August 2024 and February 2026 indicates a period of higher usage, which explains the accelerated wear observed on consumable components. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and front geometry. The record shows a recurring history of pitted and scored discs, culminating in a failure in January 2025 for a seriously weakened offside rear brake disc. This indicates a potential neglect of replacing components in a timely manner, which can lead to caliper binding or further structural corrosion. Furthermore, the advisory on the nearside front suspension arm bush requires physical verification to check for play that could cause uneven tyre wear. The worn edge on the front tyre also suggests a possible alignment issue that needs immediate attention to prevent premature damage to new rubber.