2009 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YY09 OVR

The vehicle presents a functional roadworthiness status, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative mechanical care. In the most recent test conducted in November 2022 at 130,820 miles, the car passed despite having a severely deteriorated offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover and damaged electrical wiring insulation on the dipped beam. While the vehicle passed this final inspection, the presence of an oil leak and electrical deterioration suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a point of inspection failure. At a recorded mileage of 130,820 miles over 17 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 7,700 miles per annum, which is consistent with its age. There is a notable gap in testing between September 2021 at 112,976 miles and November 2022, during which only 17,844 miles were covered. This low annual mileage suggests light use or periods of standing, which often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid integrity, regardless of the low odometer reading. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system, as the trailing arm bushes were previously noted as heavily worn in 2020 at 109,501 miles, and the ball joint dust cover was flagged again in 2022. The oil leak identified in late 2022 requires close monitoring to determine if it is a minor seal weep or a developing gasket failure. Furthermore, given the 2020 failure involving multiple tyres with exposed cords and uneven edge wear, the buyer should verify the current alignment and tyre condition to ensure the suspension is not causing rapid consumable failure.