2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BF59 XMH

This 2009 Ford Focus has covered approximately 93,547 miles, which is relatively low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle. While low mileage can suggest a car that has been lightly used, the MOT history indicates that this vehicle has suffered from significant periods of neglect regarding maintenance, particularly concerning tyres and suspension. The mechanical trend appears to be worsening. While the car passed its most recent MOT in December 2025, the preceding failure highlights a pattern of poor upkeep. The vehicle failed in 2024 due to a fractured coil spring and worn suspension bushes, and again in 2025 due to multiple tyre defects, including cuts and perishing. The recurring issues with tyres worn on the inner edges suggest that the vehicle may have an underlying suspension geometry or alignment problem that has not been fully resolved. The fact that the car has required repeated interventions for tyres and suspension components in the last two years suggests that the owner may have been deferring essential maintenance. The brake discs were also noted as pitted and scored at the most recent test, indicating that while they passed, they are approaching the end of their service life and will likely require replacement soon. The low mileage relative to the age of the car is ambiguous; it could mean the car spent long periods standing idle, which often leads to the perishing of rubber components like tyres and bushes, or it could indicate a history of short, stop-start journeys which are hard on the drivetrain. When inspecting this vehicle in person, your first priority should be a thorough check of the suspension and tyres.