2017 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · RV67 VRL

This 2017 Ford Focus has demonstrated a stable roadworthiness trend over the past two years, with the most recent MOT test on 19 December 2025 confirming compliance at 83,850 miles. The vehicle passed without major structural or mechanical failings, though the tester noted the offside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit and exhibited edge wear—a condition that has recurred in both the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. No advisories or serious defects (e.g., suspension, steering, or exhaust) were recorded since August 2023, suggesting the vehicle’s core systems have been maintained at a functional level. The single failure in August 2023 for an obstructed driver’s mirror was minor and resolved without mechanical implications. The mileage progression of approximately 9,300 miles annually aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. There are no significant gaps or abrupt jumps in mileage, though the interval between the January 2024 (65,256 miles) and August 2023 (63,800 miles) tests suggests a 13-month period without an MOT—unusual but not inherently concerning unless paired with other neglect. The consistent annual mileage indicates regular driving rather than prolonged storage, which could imply predictable wear on consumables like brakes, tyres, and fluids. A prospective buyer should prioritise an immediate inspection of the tyres, particularly the offside front and rear, given the repeated edge wear and proximity to legal limits. The edge wear may signal misalignment or uneven loading, warranting a professional wheel alignment check. While no brake-related failures appear in the record, the absence of advisories on caliper binding or disc thickness does not guarantee current condition—buyers should verify brake fluid condition, pad thickness, and disc uniformity. Suspension components, including bushes and coil springs, were not flagged in recent tests, but the vehicle’s age (nearing nine years) increases the risk of gradual deterioration; listening for clunks over bumps and checking for uneven tyre wear patterns would be prudent. Structural corrosion, particularly around wheel arches and sills, should also be visually inspected, as this is a common failure point for this model age.