2012 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · SV62 AHC

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 October 2025 at 36,582 miles was a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a similarly clean result in January 2025, suggesting that previous mechanical issues have been addressed or have not progressed to a failure point. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 14 year old car, averaging roughly 2,613 miles per year. The record shows very slow accumulation, moving from 20,360 miles in October 2017 to 36,582 miles by October 2025. Such low usage often indicates a vehicle that has spent significant time stationary, which frequently leads to the degradation of rubber components and the onset of surface corrosion. Historical data confirms this pattern of low-use degradation. In November 2021 and November 2022, the tester flagged perishing and cracking on both front and rear tyres. The November 2022 test also noted binding rear service brakes, a common symptom of calipers seizing due to inactivity. By December 2023 at 29,989 miles, the vehicle failed on an ineffective windscreen wiper and carried advisories for pitted front brake discs and corrosion on both rear suspension arms. A buyer should specifically inspect the rear suspension arms for further corrosion and verify that the brake discs are smooth and free from pitting. While the most recent tests are clean, the history of binding brakes and perishing tyres suggests a vehicle that has suffered from long periods of standing. Checking the current age and condition of the tyres is essential to ensure they have not perished again despite having legal tread depth.