2009 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · PX09 VFV

The 2009 Ford Focus presents a mixed maintenance picture with a broadly stable but ageing suspension condition. The most recent test on 18 December 2025 at 159,125 miles passed, yet it still flagged both front Macpherson strut pin or bush components as worn, though without excessive movement. This is a recurring advisory that first appeared in the failed test of 11 December 2025 at the same mileage, confirming the wear was identified but not rectified between the two inspections. The rear brake disc defect that caused the December 2025 failure appears to have been addressed before the pass, suggesting some reactive repair work was carried out. The overall trend is one of stable, age-related wear rather than acute mechanical neglect. Mileage accumulation tells a consistent story. Between the November 2024 test at 148,697 miles and the December 2025 test at 159,125 miles, the vehicle covered 10,428 miles in roughly thirteen months, which is slightly above the long-term average of approximately 9,360 miles per year for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the December 2023 test at 139,166 miles and the November 2024 test at 148,697 miles shows 9,531 miles over eleven months, reinforcing a steady usage pattern with no suspicious odometer anomalies or prolonged periods of inactivity evident in the record. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension strut top mounts and bushes, as these have appeared as advisories across both December 2025 tests and remain a known wear point. The rear coil spring corrosion flagged in both November 2024 and December 2023 tests is a recurring structural concern that warrants a thorough underside inspection for section loss or cracking, particularly given the vehicle's age. Front brake discs and pads were noted as worn in December 2023, and the rear brake disc failure in December 2025 suggests braking components have seen sustained use without a documented pattern of proactive replacement. The December 2023 advisory regarding play in the steering rack inner joint also deserves a road test to check for vagueness or knocks at low speed. Tyre wear patterns flagged in 2023 point to possible alignment or suspension geometry issues that may have persisted.