2017 Ford Focus 1.5L Petrol · FJ17 KYB

The 2017 Ford Focus presents a fully roadworthy status with a stable and clean maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 23 October 2025 at 49,322 miles which recorded no defects. Across five consecutive annual tests from 8 October 2021 through to 2025, the vehicle passed every time with zero advisories or failures. This unbroken pass record indicates the previous keeper maintained the car to a standard that satisfied annual statutory inspection without recurring mechanical or structural concerns. The mileage pattern reflects light use for a nine-year-old vehicle. The October 2021 test at 26,174 miles rising to 49,322 miles by October 2025 gives an average of roughly 5,800 miles per year, with the largest single-year gain being 8,250 miles between October 2023 (37,907 miles) and October 2024 (41,072 miles). No gaps exist in the testing sequence and the annual increments stay consistent, suggesting the car was not left standing for extended periods nor subjected to high-load commuting. Low throughput like this typically spares clutch, suspension bushes and brake discs from accelerated wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills and subframe given Ford Focus models of this generation are prone to structural corrosion where moisture collects. The MOT history shows no rust or perforation flags, but testers only examine exposed surfaces. Check the rear coil springs for fracture and the front suspension arms for worn bushes, as these items escape detection when clean and dry at test time. Verify the service history matches the low mileage claim and confirm cambelt interval compliance, since infrequent running can allow perishable components to degrade by age rather than distance. The absence of advisories across all five tests implies competent upkeep, yet a pre-purchase mechanical appraisal remains prudent on any used vehicle.