2017 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · LR67 HRF

A consistent sequence of uneventful MOT passes from 2020 through 2025, culminating in a clean test on 23 October 2025 with no advisories or defects recorded, forms the central mechanical narrative for this 2017 Ford Focus. Six consecutive passes and only a single advisory across that entire window indicate that the vehicle has remained within roadworthy condition throughout the period covered by the digital record. The isolated advisory on the 2024 test relates to the offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit and on its edge, a localised issue rather than evidence of systemic deterioration. Overall, the recorded trend is stable, with no recurrence of the tyre wear on the most recent examination and no emerging patterns of corrosion, braking, or suspension defects flagged by the examiner. With 67,165 miles accumulated over nine years, the vehicle averages roughly 7,463 miles annually, a figure that sits comfortably within the typical band for a car of this age and class. There are no significant gaps in the annual testing sequence, with the first test recorded in October 2020 and subsequent examinations falling on a reliable yearly cadence. This continuity suggests the vehicle has remained in regular service rather than being laid up for extended periods, which is generally favourable for the preservation of seals, battery health, and brake components. The mileage increments between tests are also proportionate to the annual average, showing no sudden spikes that might suggest heavy motorway use or, conversely, towing or commercial-type duties. Given the only recorded advisory, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the offside front tyre and wheel alignment geometry during inspection. Uneven or inner-edge wear on the front tyres of a Focus is frequently linked to worn suspension components, so it is worth examining the condition of the front wishbones, anti-roll bar bushes, and track rod ends for any perishing, splitting, or excess play. A test drive over uneven surfaces should be used to listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension, particularly over speed bumps, and to feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering. A pull to one side under braking could indicate a binding caliper, while vibration through the steering wheel or pedal may point to warped brake discs, both of which are plausible wear items at this mileage. Beyond the advisory item, the rest of the assessment should focus on the standard high-mileage wear points typical of a Focus approaching the 70,000-mile mark. The rear brake shoes and handbrake mechanism are worth confirming for correct adjustment and binding, and the condition of the rear flex brake hoses and visible underbody pipes should be checked for any corrosion or weeping. The exhaust system, particularly the mounting rubber and rear silencer, is another area that can deteriorate on higher-mileage examples. On start-up, listen for any timing chain rattle from the engine while cold, and check under the bonnet for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover or rocker cover gasket, as well as coolant leaks around the thermostat housing and water pump area. With the recorded history in mind, any such findings would represent typical age-related wear rather than a flagged concern from the MOT record itself.