2017 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · GD66 WLN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a successful MOT on 11 June 2026 at 73,911 miles. This recent pass followed an immediate failure during the same inspection, where the tester identified an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint and a nearside rear tyre with tread depth below the 1.6mm legal limit. These faults appear to be reactive maintenance rather than a sign of systemic neglect, as the vehicle had previously passed without defects in June 2025 and January 2025. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical usage pattern for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 30,245 miles in January 2020 to the current 73,911 miles. There are no significant gaps in the testing frequency, and the incremental increases between the 2024, 2025, and 2026 tests suggest regular, predictable driving rather than long periods of inactivity. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension components. The MOT history shows a recurring trend of wear in this area, with the January 2024 test flagging slight play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, which eventually developed into a failure by June 2026. While the recent failure indicates the specific part has been replaced, a physical inspection of the remaining suspension bushes and ball joints is advisable to ensure the entire assembly is not nearing the end of its service life. The braking system and tyres also warrant a thorough check. The January 2020 test recorded imbalanced rear brakes, and while no braking issues have appeared since, the recent tyre failure suggests that consumable replacement may occasionally be deferred until a formal inspection. Checking the remaining tyre tread depths and the condition of the brake discs and pads will confirm if the current maintenance standard remains high.