2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GL59 EFR

This 2009 Ford Focus presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 17 March 2026 at 74,730 miles passing with zero defects. The record shows no recurring faults, no advisories, and no pattern of deterioration across the last five years of testing. A single failed test on 18 February 2023 at 66,251 miles appears to have been a genuine pre-test submission, as the car passed cleanly just two days later on 20 February 2023 at 66,253 miles with no defects noted, suggesting the initial failure was either a borderline reading or a self-submission check rather than a persistent mechanical issue. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Between the February 2023 pass at 66,253 miles and the March 2026 pass at 74,730 miles, the car covered just 8,477 miles over a three-year span, averaging under 2,826 miles annually. The earlier record shows a similar pattern, with only 3,586 miles added between the February 2024 test at 68,700 miles and the April 2025 test at 72,286 miles. This is well below the typical UK annual mileage of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles and points to either very light use or extended periods of inactivity. Low mileage can preserve mechanical components but also raises concerns about perished rubber, dried seals, and brake surface corrosion from prolonged standing. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles of this age often suffer from deteriorated suspension bushes, perished tyre sidewalls with good tread depth, and corroded brake discs or calipers that have seized from standing. The underbody and sills should be checked carefully for structural corrosion, as the MOT only captures visible surface rust at the time of test and does not reflect long-term integrity. The exhaust system, particularly the flexible section and mounting points, deserves close attention given the age of the car. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but it should not replace a hands-on inspection. A test drive at speed will reveal any binding brakes, suspension clunks, or steering vagueness that a static MOT cannot detect. Given the low annual mileage, verifying the service history for oil changes, coolant condition, and timing belt replacement is equally important, as age-related deterioration can be more damaging than wear from use.