2017 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · EG17 DLU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent inspection history indicates a shift toward reactive maintenance. While the Ford Focus passed its January 2026 test at 88,001 miles, this followed a significant failure just one mile prior. The transition from a clean record in 2025 to a multi-point failure involving tyres and suspension suggests that the previous owner may have only addressed faults when necessitated by the MOT test rather than following a preventative service schedule. Mileage accumulation remains consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 20,448 miles covered between January 2025 and January 2026, which represents a period of high usage compared to the 3,780-mile interval seen between 2023 and 2024. This sudden surge in mileage likely explains the rapid wear observed on consumables, specifically the structural failure of the tyre-related components identified during the 88,000-mile test. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the offside front suspension arm ball joint, which was flagged for slight play in the most recent test. Although the vehicle passed with this advisory, play in a ball joint indicates the beginning of mechanical component fatigue. Furthermore, the presence of structural bulges on the rear tyres in the 2026 failure suggests a lack of basic visual safety checks. You must verify that all four tyres have been replaced with high-quality units and check the alignment for uneven wear that could have caused the premature tyre failure.