2009 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · SA09 OVM

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, showing an improving trend in maintenance quality. The most recent test on January 27,2026 at 141,565 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, marking a shift from previous years where the vehicle required immediate remedial work to meet standards. This transition from repeated failures to a clean test sheet suggests that the previous owner has addressed the underlying mechanical or safety issues that previously prevented the car from passing. At 141,565 miles over 17 years, this Ford Focus averages approximately 8,300 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The mileage data shows consistent accumulation, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between February 2024 and January 2025, and another 6,545 miles covered between January 2025 and January 2026. This regular usage suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps prevent internal corrosion and brake-related seizing. While the latest MOT record is clean, the failures in February 2024 and January 2025 indicate that the vehicle previously struggled with specific components that required attention. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines, as these are common points of failure on this Focus generation. Given the age and mileage, a close look at structural corrosion on the sills and subframe mounting points is essential to ensure that surface rust has not progressed into deeper structural degradation that a MOT tester might have missed.