2017 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · SC17 ADX

The 2017 Ford Focus passed its most recent MOT on 2025‑08‑26 at 74,044 miles, recording only an advisory that the nearside rear child seat is fitted in a way that prevents full inspection of the adult belt. The vehicle’s maintenance trend is stable; the 2023 tyre‑wear advisories and the 2020 brake‑pad warning have not reappeared, and no new defects have been logged in the subsequent tests. The recent pass, combined with the absence of recurring faults, indicates the car remains roadworthy with only minor, non‑safety‑critical observations. Mileage accumulation follows a consistent pattern: between 2024‑08‑29 (63,137 miles) and 2025‑08‑26 (74,044 miles) the car gained 10,907 miles, while earlier annual increases ranged from 7,500 to 9,500 miles. This steady growth aligns with typical usage for a nine‑year‑old vehicle, and the MOT record shows no significant gaps—only the brief COVID‑19 six‑month extension in May 2020—suggesting regular testing and reasonable upkeep. A buyer should inspect the child‑seat mounting to confirm it does not obstruct belt inspection, check rear tyre tread depth against the legal limit, and examine brake pads and discs for uneven wear or thinning material. Suspension bushes, shock absorbers, and coil springs should be assessed for corrosion or excessive play, and the under‑body, particularly wheel arches and sills, should be examined for rust. Finally, verify that the exhaust system shows no excessive corrosion or emissions anomalies, and ensure the structural integrity of the rear bulkhead remains sound given the previous child‑seat advisory.