2017 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · FG67 HVB

The 2017 Ford Focus presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 21 February 2025 at 37,165 miles passing with zero defects. Every recorded test in the history, spanning from October 2020 through February 2025, returned a pass with no advisories or failures. This is an unusually strong record for a vehicle of this age and suggests consistent, attentive upkeep by the previous keeper. The trend is firmly stable, with no emerging mechanical or structural concerns flagged across five consecutive tests. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light, regular use. The car covered just 4,619 miles between the October 2020 test at 7,692 miles and the February 2022 test at 20,040 miles, then a further 7,412 miles by March 2023 at 27,452 miles, and 5,094 miles by February 2024 at 32,546 miles. The final interval from February 2024 to February 2025 added only 4,619 miles, confirming the vehicle has been used sparingly in recent years. At roughly 4,129 miles per year over its nine-year life, this is well below the UK average. The record is complete and consistent, with no gaps or anomalies suggesting long periods of disuse or odometer irregularities. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that spend extended periods stationary can develop flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and deteriorated rubber components such as suspension bushes and exhaust mounts. The underbody and suspension should be checked for surface corrosion, particularly around subframes and mounting points, as short-journey use accelerates moisture retention and rust formation. Tyre age and condition deserve close attention, as rubber degrades with time regardless of tread depth, and the original fitments may now be approaching five or six years old. The braking system and drivetrain should be road-tested for any signs of judder, pulling, or binding that may not yet meet the MOT threshold for failure. Exhaust emissions were clean at the last test, but a compression check and inspection of the catalytic converter and lambda sensors are sensible precautions on a petrol engine of this age. Overall, the MOT record is as strong as any buyer could hope for, but the low annual mileage and age mean a careful, hands-on inspection remains essential before purchase.