2017 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · FM17 FVT

The 2017 Ford Focus presents a stable and highly reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 8 May 2025 at 85,471 miles with zero defects recorded. A duplicate entry for the same date shows a failed test at the identical mileage, though no defects were listed for that failure, suggesting an administrative anomaly or an aborted test rather than a mechanical fault. Every other annual assessment since 2022 has passed without a single advisory or defect, indicating a vehicle that has required no corrective mechanical or structural work to maintain its roadworthiness. The mileage accumulation tells a story of consistent, slightly increasing use over the vehicle's lifespan. Between the June 2022 test at 49,373 miles and the May 2023 test at 56,138 miles, the car covered 6,765 miles. This annual mileage jumped significantly to 15,725 miles between May 2023 and May 2024, followed by 13,608 miles over the subsequent twelve months. The current recorded mileage of 85,471 miles aligns with a typical annual average of roughly 9,500 miles for a nine-year-old vehicle, though the recent spike suggests heavier use in the last two years. Notably, the most recent MOT is now over a year old, dated 8 May 2025, meaning the car has likely accumulated further unverified mileage since its last inspection. With no recurring mechanical or structural faults documented in the DVSA record, a buyer should focus on standard wear-and-tear items typical of a Ford Focus approaching 90,000 miles. Inspect the condition of the brake discs and pads, as the increased annual mileage over the last two years will have accelerated consumable wear. Check the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, alongside a thorough underbody examination for corrosion, particularly around the sills and subframes. Tyre tread depth and condition also warrant close scrutiny, as the lack of historical advisories does not guarantee the current set is free from uneven wear or perishing.