2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FL09 GFO

The 2009 Ford Focus currently presents a stable mechanical condition, evidenced by its most recent MOT pass on 30 January 2026 at 118,165 miles. The maintenance trend remains steady, with no recorded defects across the documented history. Curiously, the DVSA record shows both a failure and a pass logged on the same date in January 2026 and again in January 2025, both at identical mileages and both listing no defects. This pattern typically indicates an administrative retest or a recording anomaly rather than a mechanical fault, as a genuine failure would list specific defects. The vehicle has consistently met the required roadworthiness standard without any flagged mechanical or structural deterioration. The annual mileage accumulation reveals a distinct shift in usage patterns over the last two years. Between the February 2024 test at 102,759 miles and the January 2025 test at 113,170 miles, the Focus covered 10,411 miles in roughly eleven months. However, the subsequent year saw a significant reduction, accumulating only 4,995 miles between January 2025 and the January 2026 test at 118,165 miles. This recent drop to under 5,000 miles per year suggests the vehicle has transitioned to lighter local use or spent extended periods stationary, which carries its own implications for consumable condition. Despite the clean MOT record, a vehicle of this age demands a thorough physical inspection, particularly given its recent low mileage. Prolonged standing can cause brake discs to surface corrode and tyres to develop flat spots or sidewall cracking, even if tread depths remain legal. A buyer should closely examine the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as the 17-year-old components will naturally degrade with age regardless of mileage. Structural integrity around the sills, subframes, and mounting points warrants careful scrutiny for corrosion, a common issue for vehicles of this era. Checking the exhaust system for gas leaks and verifying the condition of the drivetrain components will confirm whether the recent light use has preserved or inadvertently compromised the vehicle's mechanical health.