2017 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · SC17 ACZ

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy, having failed its most recent MOT on 8 December 2025 at 108 055 miles due to excessive exhaust emissions, a damaged near‑side front tyre and a non‑functional tyre‑pressure monitoring system, with rear‑axle corrosion also noted. This represents a deterioration after a series of passes from 2019 through 2024, indicating a worsening maintenance trend. Across nine years the odometer has risen from 65 287 miles in December 2019 to 108 056 miles in December 2025, averaging roughly 12 000 miles per annum. The annual increments – 7 277 miles to 2020, 7 588 to 2021, 8 524 to 2022, 7 422 to 2023, 6 595 to 2024 and 5 295 to 2025 – show steady use without prolonged idle periods, suggesting consistent exposure to wear. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of the near‑side front tyre for cracking or loss of tread, confirm that the tyre‑pressure monitoring system operates, and assess the rear axle for corrosion that could affect structural integrity. The 2024 record flagged worn suspension arm bushes and rear‑axle swivel pins; a visual and tactile inspection of the front suspension arms, rear anti‑roll bar, and associated bushings is warranted. Brake pads were recorded as thin in 2021, so measuring current pad thickness and checking for uneven wear is advisable. Finally, the vehicle failed an emissions test in 2025, so the exhaust system, catalytic converter and related sensors should be examined for blockage or fault.