2017 Ford Focus 2.3L Petrol · FH67 UEG

A sustained run of clean passes defines this 2017 Ford Focus, with eight consecutive MOT tests recording no defects whatsoever and only a single advisory across the entire recorded history. The most recent test on 3 September 2026 passed without comment, continuing an unbroken trend of first-time passes stretching back to 2020. The sole blemish on the record is an advisory from September 2020 noting rear brake pads wearing thin, a routine consumable item that has not reappeared in any subsequent test, indicating the pads were replaced and the braking system has since presented no further concerns to examiners. The recorded mileage of 50,861 miles equates to roughly 5,650 miles per year, which is modest for a car of this age. The test dates show consistent annual use rather than long periods of inactivity, with no significant gaps in the testing record beyond the normal interval pattern, though there are two tests in 2023 (July and October) and two in 2024 (January and December) suggesting some variation in test timing rather than any mechanical event. Moderate, regular use of this kind typically means the car has avoided both the heavy wear of high-mileage driving and the deterioration associated with extended standing, though the record alone cannot confirm how the vehicle has been serviced between tests. For a prospective buyer, the braking system remains the one area with a documented history, albeit a minor and dated one. On a test drive, listen for any squeal or grinding from the rear axle under braking and check for a firm, even pedal without judder, which would suggest disc wear or thickness variation. Given the car is now nine years old, it is also worth inspecting the rear discs and pads visually for lip wear and corrosion build-up, as low annual mileage can allow surface rust to accumulate on friction surfaces between uses. Beyond the brakes, the clean record means no specific suspension, steering, structural, or emissions faults have been flagged, but this should not be taken as proof of overall condition. A pre-purchase inspection should still cover the usual age-related items on a Focus of this vintage, including suspension bushes and dampers (listen for knocks over uneven surfaces), tyre condition and age, and evidence of fluid leaks beneath the engine and gearbox. Verifying a documented service history alongside this MOT record would give the fullest picture before committing to purchase.