2017 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · FD67 ACJ

This 2017 Ford Focus has demonstrated a stable roadworthiness trend over its MOT history, with no defects or advisories recorded across five consecutive tests. The most recent examination on 2025-08-07 confirmed full compliance, though the duplicate entry—one pass and one fail at identical mileage—suggests a clerical anomaly rather than mechanical failure. The vehicle’s consistent pass status implies that, at the time of testing, all critical systems—brakes, suspension, emissions, and structural integrity—met DVSA standards. However, the lack of advisories or minor faults in any test does not preclude hidden wear; the absence of recorded issues merely indicates the tester did not identify any at the time of inspection. The mileage progression of 78,272 miles over nine years reflects an average of approximately 8,700 miles annually, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. There are no significant gaps or abrupt jumps in usage, as the intervals between tests—ranging from 14,415 to 16,465 miles—remain consistent with standard servicing cycles. The most notable pattern is the uniform accumulation, suggesting the vehicle has been driven regularly without prolonged periods of neglect. This steady usage pattern reduces the likelihood of severe corrosion or prolonged fluid degradation, though it does not rule out gradual wear on high-stress components like suspension bushes or brake calipers. Given the absence of advisories or recurring faults in the MOT record, a prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of suspension components, particularly the rear bushes and coil springs, which are common failure points in this model. The brakes, while not explicitly flagged, warrant close examination for uneven wear, binding calipers, or corrosion on the discs and pads—especially if the vehicle has experienced wet or salted roads. Structural integrity should also be assessed, focusing on the wheel arches, sills, and subframe for signs of rust penetration or distortion, as these areas are prone to deterioration in UK conditions. The dual MOT entries at the same mileage in 2025 warrant verification that no unrecorded issues were overlooked, particularly in systems that might not have been fully tested during the pass.