2017 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · SC17 AEG

The 2017 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy following a pass at 125,211 miles on 20 November 2025, one day after a failure at 125,200 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the five-year MOT span, with every annual test from 7 November 2022 through to the latest pass showing clean results and no advisories. The brief failure directly preceding the pass suggests an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical defect, since the tester logged no faults at either examination. Mileage stands at 125,211 against a nine-year age, averaging roughly 13,912 miles per year and placing this car above typical use for its class. The records show consistent annual accumulation: 70,125 miles on 7 November 2022, 89,094 on 16 November 2023, 106,576 on 19 November 2024, and 125,211 on 20 November 2025. No standing periods or sudden jumps appear. The sparse but clean history offers little evidence of neglected consumables, though high annual distance implies steady wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, and drivetrain seals that the bare pass results do not itemise. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the front suspension arms and rear coil springs, as high-mileage Focus models commonly develop worn bushes and fractured springs absent from MOT advisories. Examine brake calipers for binding and measure disc run-out, given the car's mileage and the unexplained failure entry. Check underside structural members and sills for corrosion, since the DVSA tests recorded no structural defects but did not list detailed underbody condition. The absence of recorded faults across five tests indicates previous owners kept the vehicle to minimum test standard, yet the 125,000-mile distance means consumable components are well into their service life. Verify service history for cambelt interval and gearbox oil changes before purchase.