2011 FORD FOCUS1.6L PETROL

The 2011 Ford Focus presents a stable mechanical picture overall, though the most recent MOT on 25 February 2026 at 128,288 miles flagged three advisories that mark a slight decline from the clean tests recorded between 2023 and 2025. The trend is not alarming, but it does suggest a vehicle that has recently slipped from meticulous upkeep into a period of deferred minor maintenance. Both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, pointing to either under-inflation, alignment drift, or a combination of both. The nearside front suspension arm pin or bush was worn, though not yet causing excessive movement. These are not immediate failures, but they are early-stage wear items that a diligent owner would typically address before advisories accumulate. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of regular, moderate use. Between the February 2022 test at 117,701 miles and the February 2026 test at 128,288 miles, the car covered 10,587 miles across four years, averaging roughly 2,650 miles annually in that window. Earlier years show slightly higher annualisation, with about 2,800 miles per year between 2022 and 2024. The accumulation is steady rather than erratic, and there are no suspicious gaps in the record that would suggest long periods of disuse or odometer anomalies. A 15-year-old car sitting at 128,288 miles is entirely typical for its age and does not raise mileage-related concerns. The recurring theme across the MOT history is tyre wear. The nearside rear tyre was advisory at 2mm in February 2022, and by February 2026 both front tyres were flagged in the same condition. This pattern suggests the car may be spending time on under-inflated tyres or running with slightly out-of-spec tracking, both of which accelerate edge wear unevenly. A buyer should inspect all four tyres for inner and outer edge wear patterns and check the sidewalls for perishing given the car's age. The suspension bush advisory on the nearside front warrants a physical check of the lower arm and bush assembly, along with the offside equivalent, as asymmetric wear on one side often indicates the opposite side is not far behind. A brief road test over uneven surfaces will reveal any knocking or vagueness that confirms the bush is deteriorating faster than expected. Beyond the flagged items, the Focus has no recorded failures for corrosion, emissions, braking, or structural defects across five consecutive passes. That is a solid foundation for a car of this age and mileage. Still, a buyer should inspect the underside for surface rust on subframes and suspension mounting points, check the condition of all brake discs and pads given the mileage, and verify that the exhaust system is free from leaks or corrosion, particularly around the flexi-joint and back box. The mechanical core of this car appears sound, but the recent advisories indicate it would benefit from a thorough inspection and a fresh round of preventative maintenance before it settles into new ownership.