2009 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · SV59 LFT

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its recent history of clean MOT results. The most recent test conducted in March 2025 at 102,961 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating the car currently meets minimum safety standards. Following a brief failure in early 2022, the vehicle has maintained a clean record for several years, suggesting that the previous owners were proactive in addressing any identified mechanical issues. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in records between July 2019 and March 2022, during which the car covered only 2,430 miles over nearly three years. However, since 2022, usage has increased slightly with 5,497 miles recorded in the last three years. This low annual mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber parts and fluid breakdown. While the digital record is clean, a physical inspection must focus on common failure points for this generation of Ford Focus. The buyer should check the rear suspension for corrosion on the trailing arm bolts and bushes, as these often perish regardless of mileage. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check of the structural integrity around the sills and wheel arches is essential to detect hidden rust. Inspect the brake calipers for binding or seized, especially considering the vehicle likely sat for longer periods between 2019 and 2022.