2009 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · EA59 WLG

The vehicle shows a worsening trend regarding suspension and structural integrity despite its most recent pass. While it passed the latest test in July 2025 at 144,843 miles, this followed a significant failure just three days prior where multiple defects were identified. The tester flagged worn sub-frame pins and bushes across all four corners, indicating systemic degradation of the lower suspension mounting points. The presence of corroded rear coil springs and leaking shock absorbers suggests the suspension system is reaching the end of its operational life. At 17 years old, the recorded 144,843 miles represent an average usage of approximately 8,500 miles per year, which is consistent with typical domestic use for this age. The data shows consistent annual mileage, with roughly 3,600 miles covered between July 2023 and July 2024, and another 3,647 miles between July 2024 and July 2025. This steady mileage suggests the car is used regularly, but the age has clearly led to the fatigue of rubber components and corrosion of metal parts. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sub-frame and mounting points, as the recurring reports of excessively worn bushes and pins in 2024 and 2025 indicate significant structural wear. The failure for high emissions in 2025 also warrants an engine health check to ensure the combustion system remains stable. Pay close attention to the front shock absorbers for further oil leaks and verify that the alignment is correct, as previous history shows inner-edge tyre wear which often points to underlying suspension geometry issues.