2009 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · GV58 UBJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred suspension repairs. As of the most recent test in October 2025 at 121,767 miles, the car passed despite advisories for a defective rear exhaust mounting, corroded front coil springs, and a deteriorated nearside front anti-roll bar linkage. These issues indicate a pattern where the owner only addresses components once they reach the point of MOT failure, rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 121,767 miles represents an average of approximately 7,163 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for this age. The data shows steady annual mileage between tests, with roughly 3,200 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 4,000 miles covered by October 2025. This consistent use suggests the vehicle is driven regularly, though the age naturally leaves rubber and metal components susceptible to environmental degradation and corrosion. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as corroded coil springs have appeared as a recurring fault in every test since 2023. The tester flagged corrosion on all three springs in 2024 and the front pair again in 2025, suggesting structural fatigue is imminent. You should also inspect the offside front inner drive shaft grease boot, as a split boot caused a failure in 2024. The history of uneven tyre wear on inner edges in 2023 also suggests potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that require professional attention.