2017 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · SW09 DEV

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward suspension wear as the mileage has increased. The most recent test in August 2025 at 94,233 miles identified slight wear on both nearside and offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes. This follows two years of clean records in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that while major mechanical systems are sound, rubber components are now beginning to show age degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 17,576 miles between the March 2021 test at 44,430 miles and the May 2022 test at 62,006 miles, followed by a steady accumulation of roughly 16,000 miles over the last three years. This indicates regular use rather than long periods of inactivity, which explains the wear on consumables like tyres and suspension bushings. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension geometry given the recent history of bushing wear. The 2022 test flagged a severely deteriorated front ball joint dust cover and a leaking offside rear shock absorber, which should be verified to ensure they were replaced to prevent future failure. Additionally, the 2021 record noted thin front brake pads and pitted discs; with 30,000 miles driven since that entry, the current state of the braking system requires an immediate check for pad thickness and surface corrosion.