2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FN09 CVD

The most recent MOT test on 9 March 2023 resulted in a failure at 70,053 miles, yet the record lists no defects. This contradictory entry leaves the roadworthiness status unverified and the maintenance trend neither stable nor worsening on paper, though the absence of recorded faults across prior tests suggests a clean but undocumented history. The vehicle has not been tested since March 2023, leaving it over three years without a valid MOT as of today, which is a significant gap for any buyer to consider. The Ford shows remarkably low use for a 2009 model. It covered just 1,502 miles between the August 2021 test at 68,542 miles and the September 2022 test at 70,044 miles, then only 9 miles to the March 2023 failure at 70,053 miles. Such minimal annual accumulation, roughly 4,121 miles per year overall, points to light or intermittent use, possibly with long standing periods that can accelerate rubber perishing and corrosion despite low mechanical wear. Given the sparse record and the unexplained 2023 failure, a buyer must commission an independent inspection before purchase. The DVSA data flags no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural integrity, but the failed test with no defects recorded demands scrutiny of the test centre paperwork and a full visual check for rust and fluid leaks. Prior owners appear to have kept the car minimally roadworthy with no repeated consumable neglect such as tyre or wiper failures. However, the stale MOT position and the anomalous failure mean the Focus cannot be judged sound on history alone. Verify the chassis and underbody in person before committing funds.