2009 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · AD59 FDA

The 2009 Ford Focus presents a stable and compliant roadworthiness status, most recently passing its MOT on 16 February 2026 at 185,416 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend remains consistent, demonstrating that the vehicle consistently meets the required mechanical and structural standards once presented correctly. A recurring pattern emerges in the record where the vehicle fails an initial test only to pass the subsequent re-test without any recorded defects. This suggests the failures likely stem from procedural issues, such as incorrect fuel levels or missing documentation, rather than underlying mechanical faults requiring substantial repair. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 10,900 miles annually. Examining the specific intervals reveals a steady increase in use. Between the December 2023 test at 163,143 miles and the December 2024 test at 171,639 miles, the car covered 8,496 miles over twelve months. The subsequent fourteen months saw a higher accumulation of 13,777 miles, reaching the current 185,416 miles. This uptick indicates the vehicle has been driven more frequently in recent months, placing greater demand on consumable components like brakes, tyres, and suspension bushes. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle's structural integrity and mechanical wear. At seventeen years old, the underside and suspension mounting points require close scrutiny for corrosion, which can compromise structural integrity over time. The recent increase in mileage accumulation warrants a detailed check of the brake discs and pads, as well as the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs. While the MOT history shows no recurring mechanical failures, the anomaly of passing without defects immediately after failing warrants verifying that no temporary fixes were applied solely to pass the re-test.