2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YP09 WDN

A clean and consistent DVSA MOT record defines the mechanical story of this 2009 Ford Focus, with four consecutive passes and zero advisories or failures logged since at least May 2022. The most recent test on 1 December 2025 confirmed continued roadworthiness with no defects recorded, and the two prior annual examinations in November 2024 and November 2023 returned identical clean results. For a vehicle now entering its seventeenth year, the absence of corrosion advisories on suspension components, brake lines, or underbody structure is a particularly positive indicator, as older Ford Focus models are frequently flagged for subframe and brake pipe rust within this age bracket. The unbroken pattern of defect-free passes suggests the car has maintained a sound structural and mechanical baseline throughout the recent testing history. At 152,228 miles against an age of approximately seventeen years, this Focus has averaged around 8,955 miles per year, which sits squarely within typical parameters for a car of its vintage. The mileage progression between tests appears steady and consistent, with no unusual gaps, sudden jumps, or recorded inconsistencies that might suggest clock tampering or prolonged periods off the road. There is also no evidence in the testing record of the vehicle being laid up for consecutive years, which means the core drivetrain, rubber bushes, and brake system have remained in regular service. Mechanically, this usage profile is reassuring: the engine, transmission, and ancillaries have not been subjected to the harsh short-trip or cold-start cycling that accelerates internal wear, and consumables such as brake pads, discs, and tyres will have been replaced at predictable intervals rather than suffering from age-related degradation while stationary. Despite the immaculate MOT history, a buyer should approach this Focus with the awareness that seventeen years and over 150,000 miles will inevitably produce wear that falls outside the scope of an annual roadworthiness check. Particular attention should be paid to the suspension geometry, including the front control arm rear bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and front strut top mounts, which on high-mileage Focus models commonly develop play without immediately triggering an MOT failure. During a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over uneven surfaces, particularly across speed humps and pothole impacts, and feel for any vagueness or wandering from the steering. The rear axle beam bushes and trailing arm bushes are also known wear items worth inspecting by hand for perishing or splitting. The braking performance should be evaluated for pedal feel and response, paying close attention to any judder under braking, pulling to one side, or a soft or spongy pedal that could indicate corroded brake pipes or seized caliper slides, both of which become more common on older Focus vehicles even when not flagged at MOT. The 1.6 or 1.8-litre engines fitted to this generation are also known for water pump weepage, thermostat housing leaks, and occasional timing belt tensioner noise, so a cold start should be performed to observe any unusual rattles or coolant smells. With the vehicle presumably due for a cam belt replacement if the original interval of around 100,000 miles or ten years has not been observed, confirming the timing belt service history is essential. Finally, although no advisories have been recorded on this car, a thorough underside inspection on a ramp remains prudent to verify the structural integrity and corrosion status that the clean MOT history implies.