2017 Ford Focus 2.3L Petrol · GF06 GAZ

The 2017 Ford Focus presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record through the DVSA MOT archive. The most recent test, carried out on 28 August 2025 at 7,956 miles, returned a pass with zero defects. That result follows a pattern of broadly consistent passes across the vehicle’s life, with only one minor advisory recorded in the past five years. There is no evidence of worsening mechanical or structural deterioration; instead, the record suggests the car has been kept in reasonable condition and not subjected to neglect or repeated failures. The mileage profile is unusually low for a nine-year-old vehicle. Recorded at just 7,956 miles by August 2025, the car has covered roughly 884 miles per year since new. The annual increments are modest: 463 miles between August 2024 and August 2025, 721 miles between September 2023 and August 2024, 1,110 miles between September 2022 and September 2023, and 2,453 miles between October 2021 and September 2022. The larger jump in 2021–2022 may reflect a period of more regular use or a single longer journey, but the overall trend is one of light, sporadic running rather than sustained daily mileage. The sole advisory in the record appeared on 21 August 2024 at 7,493 miles, when the tester flagged tyre condition across all four tyres under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii), covering cracking, perishing, or slight damage. That advisory did not recur in the following test, suggesting the tyres were likely replaced or the issue was borderline and resolved. Even so, a buyer should still inspect the current tyre sidewalls, date codes, and tread depth in person, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from age-related rubber deterioration rather than wear. Given the very low mileage and long periods of limited use, a prospective buyer should also pay attention to components that suffer from inactivity rather than high mileage. Brake discs and pads can surface-corrode if the car stands for extended periods, potentially causing judder or reduced braking efficiency. Suspension bushes and dampers may perish with age rather than wear, so a physical check for cracking, oil misting from shock absorbers, and play in bushes is worthwhile. The exhaust system, fuel system, and underside should be inspected for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has been stored outdoors or used only for short trips that prevent the exhaust from fully drying out.