2009 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · AC58 EOA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its latest test in November 2025 at 168,312 miles, the failure just one day prior highlighted a significant number of structural and mechanical defects. The transition from a major failure to a pass within twenty-four hours suggests the owner addressed only the immediate requirements to obtain a certificate rather than performing comprehensive long-term preventative maintenance on the vehicle's aging components. At 168,312 miles, this 17-year-old Focus has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for its age. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 8,000 miles in the year leading up to the recent inspection. This steady mileage accumulation places predictable stress on rubber components and suspension, which is evidenced by the recurring failures related to these systems across the record. A buyer must prioritise a thorough structural inspection, specifically targeting the offside rear outer subframe mounting area. The November 2025 failure flagged excessive corrosion that significantly reduced structural strength, which is a critical concern for a vehicle of this age and mileage. Despite the recent pass, the history shows a persistent pattern of front-suspension wear, with repeated issues involving lower control arm ball joints, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar linkages. These faults indicate the steering and suspension geometry are nearing the end of their service life. The record also indicates a lapse in basic consumable safety checks. The 2024 failure for a tyre with exposed cords and tread below the legal limit, followed by the 2025 advisory for a nearside rear tyre worn to the limit, suggests that tyres are often ignored until they fail. An inspection should verify the current state of all four tyres, the condition of the rear brake discs which were noted as pitted and scored, and ensure that the structural corrosion has not progressed since the last test.