2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GX09 CBF

The 2009 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 27 May 2025 at 61,947 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The DVLA test on that date followed an immediate failure on the same day at identical mileage with no defects recorded, a pattern repeated on 7 June 2024 when a failure at 55,129 miles was followed by a pass at the same reading. These paired fail-pass entries with no advisories or defects logged suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. The vehicle cleared the 5 July 2023 test at 48,273 miles with a clean sheet. Recorded mileage of 61,947 against a 17-year lifespan equates to circa 3,644 miles per year, which is low for a mainstream hatchback of this era. The annual increments are modest: 6,856 miles between July 2023 and June 2024, then 6,818 miles to May 2025. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear in the data. The sparse, defect-free record gives little evidence of neglected consumables, though low use combined with the same-day fail-pass anomalies warrants confirmation of genuine test integrity. A buyer should physically verify the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for deterioration linked to long standing periods, as low-mileage Ford Focus models of this generation commonly develop corrosion on subframes and sills when stored outdoors. The absence of recorded advisories across three years does not preclude hidden structural rust given the vehicle's age. Given the clean MOT outcomes and stable low mileage, in-person checks should prioritise underbody structural integrity and brake binding rather than worn tyres or wiper blades. The repeated no-defect failures on test day remain the only irregularity and merit a check of the DVSA certificate details before purchase.