2017 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · WN17 AOG

The vehicle's recent MOT history indicates a worsening maintenance trend following a period of stability. While the car passed tests from 2022 through 2024 without any recorded defects, the September 2025 test at 53,511 miles resulted in an initial failure. Although the vehicle subsequently passed on the same day, the tester flagged several mechanical issues that were previously absent. These include a worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint, a binding offside rear service brake, and worn rear brake discs. The mileage profile suggests light usage, averaging approximately 5,946 miles per year over the nine-year period. The recorded data shows a steady progression from 31,358 miles in September 2022 to 47,950 miles in September 2024, before reaching 53,511 miles in the most recent test. This low annual mileage often implies less frequent mechanical intervention, which may explain why the suspension and braking components have suddenly surfaced as advisory items after years of clean records. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension system to ensure the ball joint replacement was performed correctly and that no further play exists in the steering components. The recurring advisories regarding the offside rear brake binding and the worn rear discs suggest the braking system requires attention to prevent further deterioration or uneven pad wear. The presence of two front tyres worn on the inner edges during the September 2025 test points toward a potential wheel alignment issue. This misalignment likely contributed to the premature wear on the tyre treads and could indicate underlying issues with the suspension geometry or steering rack. I recommend a professional four-wheel alignment check and a detailed inspection of the rear brake calipers to ensure the binding issue is fully resolved.