2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FE59 FGX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in July 2025 at 54,360 miles. While the overall status is passing, the maintenance history shows a recurring trend of deferred attention regarding consumables. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a test with all four tyres reaching the legal limit in July 2025 suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to basic equipment replacement by the current or previous owner. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 54,360 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. This low usage pattern often reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it introduces specific risks related to age-related degradation. Between July 2021 and 2025, the car covered only 7,779 miles, indicating it may have sat for extended periods. Such inactivity frequently leads to the perishing of rubber components and oxidation of metal surfaces, which aligns with the issues noted in the record despite the low distance travelled. A buyer must physically inspect the tyres for sidewall cracking and dry rot, as the 2021 test already flagged perishing in the tread grooves. The 2021 advisory of a pitted offside front brake disc and a low handbrake reading indicates that the braking system may suffer from corrosion due to lack of use. Given the low mileage and high age, the suspension bushes and rubber boots should be checked for cracking, as these components perish over time rather than through mileage. Furthermore, a thorough check of the chassis for structural rust is essential to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying structural weaknesses that were not flagged in the recent passes.