2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FA10 AKA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a clean recent MOT result. The most recent test conducted on 12 November 2025 at 139,426 miles showed no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. While the history shows a failure in November 2024, the immediate retest pass on the same day suggests the issue was minor or rectified quickly, rather than representing a pattern of chronic mechanical neglect. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between November 2022 at 115,044 miles and November 2025 at 139,426 miles, the car covered 24,382 miles, showing a steady rate of use. The interval of 7,517 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests aligns with this annual average, suggesting the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which often leads to seal degradation and fluidrelated issues. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components common to high-mileage Ford Focus models of this era. Given the vehicle has surpassed 130,000 miles, inspect the control arm bushes, drop links, and coil springs for signs of wear or rubber tearing. Although the MOT record lacks specific advisories for corrosion, the age of the vehicle warrants a close look at the sills and rear suspension mounting points to ensure structural integrity has not been compromised beyond what was visible during the standard test.