2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · WX09 PZU

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the history reveals a persistent pattern of age-related wear. The most recent test in November 2025 at 87,731 miles passed with advisories for perishing sidewalls on both rear tyres. This indicates that despite low usage, the rubber is degrading due to age. While the car consistently passes its inspections, the recurring nature of suspension component issues suggests a stable maintenance trend that requires ongoing attention. The mileage profile is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,161 miles per year. Data shows a consistent but slow accumulation of distance, moving from 24,438 miles in early 2014 up to 87,731 miles in late 2025. This low mileage suggests the engine has not been subjected to high stress, but it also correlates with the deterioration of rubber-based components like bushes and tyres, which dry out over time rather than through mechanical friction. A buyer should focus inspection on the front suspension assembly, as worn arm pin bushes were a recurring defect across tests in 2020, 2022, and 2024. The tester also flagged a failed anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover in 2023, indicating the steering geometry components are prone to play. Additionally, the history of fluctuating service brakes and thin pads in earlier years necessitates a physical check of the current discs and calipers to ensure they are operating effectively without vibration. Structural integrity should be verified personally given the corroded exhaust noted in February 2018. While no structural failures have appeared yet, the age of the vehicle makes undersurface rust on the chassis and suspension mounting points a likely reality. The recent advisories for perished rear tyres further highlight that the vehicle may have sat for long periods, as the tyre rubber is failing due to environmental exposure rather than tread depth.