2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SA59 CTY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in May 2025 at 145,062 miles passed, it followed two consecutive failures within the same month. This trend suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they result in a test failure. The recurring presence of a chipped windscreen and an insecure exhaust heat shield across multiple years indicates that minor cosmetic and secondary safety issues are frequently ignored until they become focal points. At 145,062 miles over 17 years, the car has averaged approximately 8,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for an older family vehicle. The data shows a significant spike in activity between June 2024 and May 2025, where the vehicle covered nearly 9,000 miles in just eleven months. This rapid accumulation of mileage on an older platform places increased stress on the drivetrain, suspension components, and rubber bushings, which explains the multiple failures related to the suspension geometry and braking system recorded during this period. A buyer must carefully inspect the suspension and braking systems, as the record shows persistent weaknesses in these areas. The 2024 failure highlighted a fractured nearside anti-roll bar linkage and excessively worn inner suspension arm bushes on both sides, while the 2025 failure identified a fractured nearside rear coil spring and poor parking brake efficiency. These faults indicate that the suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. An inspection should also check for corrosion on the rear arms and ensure the parking brake mechanism has been properly adjusted, as the previous failure suggests the cables or shoes may be sticking.