2017 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · DP17 ABX

The 23 December 2025 MOT at 34,176 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming a stable maintenance trend for this 2017 Ford Focus. Earlier DVSA examinations on 16 December 2024 at 31,684 miles, 21 December 2023 at 29,845 miles, 22 December 2022 at 27,762 miles and 19 December 2021 at 25,260 miles each returned passes devoid of advisories. This unbroken sequence shows the previous keeper presented the car in a condition that required no statutory action on brakes, suspension, emissions or structural integrity. Mileage accumulation reflects light use for a vehicle approaching nine years of age. The odometer advanced just 2,492 miles between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests, following yearly rises of 1,839, 2,083 and 2,502 miles. Such low totals average around 3,800 miles per annum since registration, suggesting extended periods of storage or short local journeys. The record displays no testing gaps and no rapid accumulation, indicating a carefully managed low-exposure ownership rather than neglected high-mileage operation. A clean MOT ledger does not exempt the buyer from physical scrutiny of parts vulnerable to standing damage. Long inactivity promotes corrosion on brake discs and underbody structural members, while suspension bushes and coil springs can stiffen or fracture without regular articulation. The tester flagged no binding calipers, worn tyres or exhaust faults, but a pre-purchase check should measure tread depth, assess sidewall perishing and inspect chassis mountings for rust. The fault-free history implies diligent basic upkeep, yet confirm service records for fluid changes and timing belt replacement given the age.