2017 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · SE17 RZX

The 2025‑12‑12 MOT at 58,343 miles confirms the 2017 Ford Focus is presently roadworthy, and the consecutive passes in 2024 and 2025 indicate a stabilising maintenance trend after the 2021 failure that required brake‑pad replacement and disc inspection. Covered mileage has risen from 48,940 miles in December 2023 to 58,343 miles in December 2025, an increase of roughly 9,403 miles over two years, or about 4,700 miles per year, which exceeds the average annual mileage for a nine‑year‑old vehicle and points to more intensive use in the recent period. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the rear suspension arms, which the 2025 test recorded as corroded and flaking on both main arms, and on the front tyres, whose edge wear and tread depth of 3.5 mm on the inner edges suggest possible alignment or suspension issues. Inspection of the brake system is essential, given the 2021 failure where the near‑side front inner pad measured only 1.1 mm and the front disc showed pitting, while the 2025 record notes no new brake defects but the previous corrosion of the rear suspension arm could affect brake component integrity. Finally, the off‑side door rubber seal being loose and the rear exhaust silencer heat shield being loose hint at broader structural and mounting wear that warrants a close visual and tactile check. Overall, the vehicle meets the legal roadworthiness criteria, but the documented suspension corrosion, tyre edge wear and earlier brake wear indicate that a detailed in‑person assessment of the rear suspension, tyre condition and brake components is advisable before any purchase decision.