2012 FORD FOCUS1.0L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent test in January 2026 at 62,051 miles resulted in a failure due to an inoperative windscreen washer and a perishing offside rear tyre. While the car passed the retest the following day, the trend of failing on minor but essential items suggests the owner only addresses faults once they are legally mandated to do so by the MOT tester. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 62,051 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,432 miles per year. The data shows a notable gap in usage between July 2020 and December 2020, where the vehicle covered over 12,000 miles in just five months. This low annual mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the consistent reports of perished tyres and perishing rubber across the 2022, 2024, and 2026 tests. A buyer should specifically inspect the suspension components, as the record shows fractured front coil springs on both the nearside and offside sides during 2022 and 2024. This recurring failure indicates the springs may be brittle due to age or subjected to stress. Additionally, the 2020 report of corroded rear brake pipes necessitates a thorough visual check of the entire braking lines to ensure that structural corrosion has not progressed beyond the points repaired at that time. The history also highlights a pattern of tyres being run to the legal limit, spanning 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022. Given the low-mileage profile, the buyer must check for sidewall cracking and deep rot on current tyres, as rubber degrades quickly when left stationary for long periods. The repeated failure of the windscreen washer and headlamp cleaning devices further suggests that basic electrical and fluid systems are overlooked until they fail an inspection.