2017 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · KL61 KLL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward reactive repairs. While the most recent MOT test in February 2026 at 41,672 miles passed, the tester flagged a failure for rear inner tyres worn to the legal limit with uneven wear on both sides. This follows a pattern seen in 2024, where thin rear brake pads were noted, suggesting that the owner often waits for components to fail before replacing rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. There is a significant usage gap between April 2024 and February 2025, where the car covered only 3,602 miles in ten months. Such low mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced back by the 2021 failure involving structural tyre damage and cracking on the nearside rear. The vehicle likely sits for long periods, which can result in flat-spotting tyres and the drying out of bushings and seals. A buyer must inspect the wheel alignment and suspension geometry, as the uneven tyre wear recorded in February 2026 indicates a camber issue or worn control arm bushes. The braking system should be checked for excessive corrosion on the discs due to the low-frequency use of the vehicle. Given the history of thin pads and perished rubber, a thorough inspection of the tyre sidewalls and age is necessary to ensure they have not suffered from internal dry or structural failure while stationary.