2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · NL09 SVZ

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued in November 2025 at 161,339 miles, though this result followed a failure just two months earlier. The maintenance trend shifted from stable to deteriorating since 2021. While the 2022 and 2021 clean passes suggest basic upkeep was adequate for a time, the 2024 and 2025 records reveal a pattern of reactive repairs. The October 2025 failure flagged a fractured rear coil spring, an insecure anti-roll bar, and worn rear axle swivel pins. The November tester rectified these, leaving only front tyre edge wear and a registration plate defect on the current pass. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 9,491 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age, and the MOT history shows no gaps or periods of standing. However, the density of tests in October 2024 points to intensive mechanical intervention rather than steady care. The car failed on tyre ply exposure in late 2021, then again on tyre wear and exhaust emissions in October 2020, suggesting the previous owner allowed consumables to reach critical limits before addressing them. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the rear suspension assembly, specifically the coil springs and trailing arm bushes, which appear to have been replaced but remain prone to wear. The parking brake efficiency noted as below requirements in 2025 warrants a check of the rear handbrake mechanism and cables. Given the history of fractured springs and corroded components, inspect the underbody for structural rust around the rear subframe and suspension mounting points. The injector leak and chuffing recorded in 2025 also require verification that the fuel system has been fully cleared, as unresolved fuel vapour leaks can create fire risks.