2019 Ford Focus 1.5L Petrol · WV69 DGU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its recent MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 19 August 2025 at 71,509 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety and emissions standards. While a single failure occurred in late July 2023, the immediate pass one week later at the same mileage suggests that any identified faults were rectified promptly, and the vehicle has maintained a clean record since. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual usage for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,200 miles per year. Between August 2022 at 40,410 miles and August 2024 at 66,788 miles, the car covered over 26,000 miles, showing a steady rate of use. The 4,721 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests indicate regular driving habits, which generally benefits seals and mechanical components by prevents the dry-rot related issues often associated with long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most prone to wear at this mileage bracket, specifically the suspension bushes and coil springs. Although the MOT record shows no recurring structural corrosion or brake issues, the transition past 70,000 miles often marks the point where rubber components begin to show degradation. Given the clean history recently, checking for minor fluid leaks and evaluating the condition of the brake discs is advisable to ensure the previous owner has maintained the vehicle beyond the basic legal testing requirements.