2009 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · OV59 KHT

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on its recent history of clean MOT results. The most recent test conducted in October 2023 at 60,015 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all safety and emissions standards. This follows a period of consistent passes back to 2020, suggesting that the mechanical and structural components have remained compliant without recurring failures over the last several years. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old Ford Focus, averaging only approximately 3,530 miles per year. The data shows a notable gap in usage between October 2022 and October 2023, where the vehicle covered only 1,857 miles in twelve months. The brief failure in September 2021 at 57,304 miles was rectified quickly, as evidenced by a passing result just three days later. This low usage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it also indicates potential age-related degradation of rubber components due to periods of inactivity. A physical inspection should focus on components affected by time and inactivity rather than mileage. The buyer must check for cracking in rubber suspension bushes, bushings, and tyre sidewalls which often perish from age regardless of low mileage. Corrosion on brake discs and seized calipers is a common risk for vehicles that do not see frequent road use. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check of the structural sills and rear suspension mounting points is essential to ensure that hidden rust has not compromised the frame despite the clean MOT history.