2009 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · ML09 LGO

The 2009 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 20 October 2022 at 145,313 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged in any test. The only blemishes are two consecutive-day failures in 2020 and 2021 that were logged with no defects recorded, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical concerns. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a 17-year-old vehicle. The record shows 134,865 miles on 12 October 2020, rising to 139,469 miles by 11 October 2021, then 145,313 miles by 20 October 2022. That equates to roughly 5,400 to 5,800 miles per year across the logged period, below the lifetime average of 8,548 miles per year. The DVSA data is sparse, covering only five tests over two years, and shows clean passes aside from the unexplained failures. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. The absence of recorded advisories means worn suspension bushes, corroding subframes, or fatigued coil springs may simply have gone unlogged by the tester. At 145,313 miles the original dampers, brake discs, and exhaust system are likely near end of service life even if not yet failed. Given the vehicle has now been without a recorded test for over three and a half years relative to today's date, the expired MOT means it cannot be legally driven without a fresh test. Verify the actual odometer reading, check for structural rust on sills and suspension mounts, and confirm the brake calipers are not binding after standing unused.