2017 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · EX67 WMJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend toward improving maintenance standards. The most recent inspection conducted in January 2026 at 45,201 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical and structural components currently meet the minimum legal requirements. This follows a clean pass in 2025, suggesting that previous issues have been addressed and maintained by the owner. The mileage pattern is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles annually. There is a significant gap in usage between July 2024 and January 2025, where the car covered only 1,290 miles in six months. However, usage increased considerably between the January 2025 and 2026 tests, covering over 13,000 miles. While low mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and suspension, it can also lead to the degradation of rubber components and brake fluid during long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rubberwork given the history of tyre failures. The failure in February 2023 for a nearside front tyre with exposed cords, followed by an advisory for perishing on the offside rear tyre in July 2024, indicates the tyres may suffer from age-related cracking rather than tread wear. Check the sidewalls for dry rot across all four corners. Because the vehicle has passed recent tests without structural or corrosion advisories, the primary mechanical concern remains the condition of these consumables and ensuring that the low-mileage usage has not resulted in seized brake calipers or perished suspension bushes.