2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · EX59 ULA

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. The most recent test on July 28, 2023 at 76,667 miles passed without defects, following a failure just one day prior. That previous failure identified critical safety issues including exposed cords on the nearside front tyre, structural wear, and thin front brake pads. While the vehicle has cleared these specific faults, the trend suggests the owner tends to address mechanical and consumable issues once an MOT failure occurs. At 17 years old, the recorded 76,667 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. This low-usage profile is consistent across the decade, for example, only 4,051 miles were covered between September 2022 and July 2023. However, low mileage on a vehicle of this age often masks age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear. The 2022 test at 72,616 miles specifically flagged the tyres for perishing and cracking, indicating that the rubber-based components may suffer from dry rot despite the low distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and rubber components. The MOT record shows recurring issues with tyre quality and edge wear across 2013, 2022, and 2023, suggesting the current tyres may be aged if not replaced recently. Given the history of thin brake pads and worn discs noted in 2022 and 2023, the state of the braking system should be verified for uneven wear or seizing. Furthermore, the low mileage and high age warrant a check for structural corrosion on the sills and perished suspension bushes, as these often fail on Ford Focus models that sit for long periods.