2017 Ford Focus ST-3 Tdci 2.0L Diesel · FJ67 VNF

The 2017 Ford Focus ST-3 TDCI presents a stable and unblemished maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT test on 3 August 2024 at 48,000 miles passing without a single defect. This clean record indicates the vehicle has met required standards for structural integrity, braking efficiency, and exhaust emissions consistently. However, the current date of 8 July 2026 means the car is approaching two years past its last test date, raising questions about its recent usage and current roadworthiness status. The mileage accumulation aligns with exceptionally low usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,333 miles annually. Between the March 2022 test at 36,426 miles and the April 2023 test at 42,183 miles, the car covered 5,757 miles. The subsequent jump to 48,000 miles by August 2024 represents a similar 5,817-mile increment over a slightly longer fourteen-month period. This steady, low-mileage accumulation suggests light commuting or short-trip driving rather than long-distance touring, though the absence of any recorded MOT since August 2024 leaves a nearly two-year gap in verified condition. Despite the flawless MOT history, prolonged periods of inactivity or low-mileage driving can mask latent mechanical issues that a standard MOT might not immediately flag. A buyer must inspect the condition of perishable rubber components, specifically looking for perished suspension bushes and cracked tyre sidewalls, as these degrade with age and standing rather than mileage. The braking system requires close scrutiny; low-speed, short-trip driving often leads to surface corrosion on brake discs and binding calipers, even if the car passed its brake tests two years ago. Checking the structural underside for corrosion is also prudent, as a vehicle standing for extended periods can develop surface rust on suspension components and exhaust systems that might compromise long-term structural integrity.