2017 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · BW17 OMT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in July 2025 at 99,627 miles secured a pass following a failure just five days prior. This failure resulted from a corroded offside rear brake cable and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. While the car passed the latest inspection, the appearance of these faults after years of clean records suggests that components are only being addressed once they actively threaten the MOT certificate. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a typical-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. There is a significant jump of 13,813 miles between the July 2024 test at 85,714 miles and the July 2025 test at 99,517 miles. This steady usage explains the accelerated wear on consumable items noted in the 2024 advisories, where both rear tyres were found to be at the 2mm limit and showing signs of uneven wear on the inner edges. A buyer should physically inspect the rear braking system for signs of further corrosion, as the damaged brake cable identified in 2025 indicates a harsh environment for underbody hardware. The inner-edge wear on the tyres recorded in 2024 warrants a thorough check of the rear suspension bushes and wheel alignment geometry to prevent further premature tyre degradation. Additionally, the status of the tyre pressure monitoring system must be verified, as the previous failure in 2025 suggests a sensor or module fault may still be intermittent or poorly repaired.