2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · MF09 KDV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent MOT results following previous failures. The latest test conducted on 19 December 2022 at 129,620 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the issues identified in earlier years were successfully addressed. While the history shows a pattern of failure followed by immediate rectification, the transition to clean passes suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a functional standard during its later operating years. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 129,620 miles represents an annual average of approximately 7,625 miles. This figure is consistent with low-use domestic patterns, which typically reduces the wear on drivetrain components and engine internals. The data shows a steady progression of mileage, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between November 2020 and November 2021, and another 3,000 miles between November 2021 and December 2022. However, there is a significant gap of over three years since the last recorded test in December 2022, meaning the current roadworthiness is unverified by the official DVSA data. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection to account for the lapse in time since the last MOT. Given the age of the Focus, priority should be placed on checking structural corrosion on the sills, subframes, and rear suspension mounting points. Focus on the rubber-based components, such as bushes and coil springs, which often degrade over time regardless of low mileage. Because the vehicle previously suffered failures in 2020 and 2021, a close examination of the brake system for binding calipers or leaks is necessary to ensure no recurring mechanical faults have returned during the recent period of unrecorded use.