2009 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · GF09 RFZ

The Ford Focus presents with a fully compliant DVSA MOT history, the most recent test on 12 June 2025 being recorded as a pass with no defects or advisories logged. Reviewing the five most recent examinations spanning 2021 through to mid-2025, each annual assessment has returned a clean pass, indicating a stable and well-maintained vehicle from a statutory roadworthiness perspective. The absence of recurring advisories or repeated failure items across this five-year window suggests that the braking system, suspension components, tyres, exhaust, emissions output, and lighting have consistently met minimum standards, with no progressive deterioration flagged by the examining tester. For a 2009 platform now entering its eighteenth year, this unbroken clean record is a notably reassuring indicator, although it is important to remember that the MOT test represents only a minimum threshold of compliance rather than a comprehensive mechanical health check. The recorded mileage of 121,389 miles over approximately seventeen years equates to an average annual usage of around 7,141 miles, which sits broadly in line with typical patterns for a vehicle of this age and class. This moderate annual accumulation suggests a vehicle that has been used regularly for commuting or general transport rather than being left standing for extended periods or subjected to high-mileage motorway use. The annual MOT intervals show consistent attendance, implying the vehicle has remained in active service throughout, which generally benefits mechanical longevity by preventing the issues associated with prolonged standing such as brake disc corrosion, seized calipers, and fluid degradation. There are no obvious extended gaps between tests that would suggest long-term inactivity, nor are there any sudden mileage spikes indicating inconsistent odometer readings or rapid accumulation that might raise concern. Given the clean MOT record and the vehicle's advancing age, a prospective buyer should nevertheless carry out a number of age- and mileage-appropriate physical checks beyond what the statutory test covers. Tyres should be inspected closely for sidewall perishing and cracking caused by seventeen years of UV exposure and ozone degradation, as old rubber can pass a tread depth check yet remain prone to failure under load. The braking system, while recently compliant, warrants a visual inspection of the discs for any lipping or surface corrosion, and the calipers and slide pins should be checked for binding given the Focus's known susceptibility to rear caliper seizing. A thorough test drive should listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed bumps, as worn lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links are common wear items on this generation of Focus, and uneven tyre wear patterns can indicate failing suspension bushes or worn shock absorbers. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as units of this age frequently hold surface charge yet fail under demand, particularly in colder months. All fluid services should be verified against calendar age rather than mileage alone, with the engine coolant, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid (where applicable) ideally renewed every two to three years regardless of odometer readings, as these degrade chemically over time. The service book or digital service history should be examined for consistent stamp coverage at the recommended 12,000 to 18,000 mile intervals, which would corroborate the healthy MOT pattern and provide reassurance regarding cambelt or timing chain replacement schedules. Finally, the underside of the vehicle, including the subframe, wishbones, and exhaust mounting points, should be examined for any age-related corrosion, particularly around the rear wheel arches and sills where the Focus is known to suffer, as these areas are not always thoroughly inspected during a standard MOT test.