2009 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · CK59 AEJ

The most recent test on 5 January 2026 at 180,733 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthy certificate. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the prior annual tests from January 2024 through January 2025 also logged passes with zero advisories. Two anomalous failures appear in the record on 8 January 2024 and 5 January 2026 at identical mileages to the subsequent passes, both citing no defects; this pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues rather than escalating mechanical decay. Mileage stands at 180,733 against a 2009 build, averaging roughly 10,600 miles per year, which is typical for the age. The odometer advanced 11,000 miles between the January 2024 pass at 162,206 and the January 2025 pass at 173,206, then a further 7,527 miles to the January 2026 test. No abrupt accumulation or prolonged stationary gaps emerge from the data. The record remains sparse and clean, with no advisories across four years of testing, implying previous keepers addressed any wear before each examination or the vehicle saw gentle use for its class. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of high-stress components that MOT sheets may omit when no fault is flagged. At 180,000 miles, the Ford Focus suspension bushes and coil springs warrant close scrutiny for fatigue or cracking. Brake discs and calipers should be measured for wear and binding, given the age of hydraulic components. Structural integrity around sills and subframes demands a lift check for corrosion, as salt exposure over seventeen winters can undermine load paths even when a test passes. The twin failures with zero defects hint the seller may have presented the car without correct paperwork or for retest after a clerical reject; verify the V5C and test certificate authenticity. Prior owners sustained a fault-free MOT lineage, yet high mileage means consumables like tyres and wiper blades need visual confirmation. A pre-purchase mechanical appraisal remains prudent despite the clean electronic history.