2017 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · DN17 CGE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding deferred mechanical repairs. While the most recent test on 20 March 2026 at 64,204 miles resulted in a pass, it followed an immediate failure for multiple defects including a corroded offside rear coil spring and a failed nearside front suspension ball joint dust cover. The transition from a clean record to multiple structural failures suggests that the owner is only addressing mechanical faults once they result in an official MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between June 2022 (27,539 miles) and May 2024 (47,464 miles), where the car covered nearly 20,000 miles in two years. However, the usage has accelerated recently, with 16,740 miles logged between 2024 and early 2026, which correlates with the decline in the condition of the rubber-based components and tyres. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and tyre condition. The recurring issues with uneven inner edge wear on the rear tyres, noted in 2024 and 2026, indicate persistent alignment problems or worn shocks that remain unaddressed. The corroded offside coil spring identified in March 2026 is a structural concern that should be checked for deep pitting which could lead to sudden failure. Furthermore, the nearside front ball joint dust cover failure indicates that the steering linkage is exposed to grit, which will lead to premature joint wear if not replaced immediately.