2017 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · LA17 ESF

The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a stable and consistently clean maintenance history. The most recent test conducted on 20 October 2025 at 41,876 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This follows a sequence of perfect passes over the previous four years, suggesting the car has been maintained to a standard that has not suffered from recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,653 miles per year. The data shows significant periods of low use, particularly between October 2021 and October 2022 when the car covered only 924 miles. While there was a more pronounced increase in usage between 2023 and 2025, where the mileage rose by 30,362 miles, the total distance remains well below the national average for this age. This low mileage typically indicates less wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though it can sometimes lead to issues related to the vehicle sitting stationary. While the MOT record shows no recorded faults, a buyer should inspect the vehicle for issues associated with low-mileage operation. Check the rubber components such as suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls, and seals for cracking or dry rot from age rather than wear. The brake discs should be examined for surface corrosion or pitting which often occurs when a car is used infrequently over long periods. Given the clean history, there are no structural rust concerns or mechanical trends identified in the DVSA data to warrant specific alarm.