2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SF09 PDU

The most recent MOT certificate expired in October 2022, meaning this vehicle has been off the road for nearly four years as of June 2026. This is a significant concern because the car is currently not road legal and has not been inspected for a long period. The mileage has remained static at 133,188 miles since that last test, strongly suggesting the vehicle has been in storage or unused for this duration. Looking at the historical record, the vehicle passed its tests in 2020, 2021, and 2022 with no defects recorded. There were two failures on record in July 2020 and August 2021, but both were immediately followed by a pass on the same or next day with no defects listed in the summary. This pattern implies that any issues raised were minor or administrative and were rectified instantly by the owner. The mechanical trend up to 2022 appears stable with no recorded wear, corrosion, or damage. However, the current risk profile is dominated by the effects of long-term inactivity rather than past mechanical defects. A vehicle standing for nearly four years is prone to seized brake calipers, corroded brake lines, degraded rubber components, and flat-spotted tires. Given the age of 17 years and the typical mileage, the drivetrain is likely mature, but the primary concern now is preservation during storage.