2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AP07 AXS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred repairs regarding rubber components. In the most recent test in October 2025 at 85,450 miles, the car initially failed due to a non-functional rear indicator, incorrect headlamp aim, and multiple tyre defects. While these were rectified to achieve a pass, the recurring presence of perishing tyres across several years suggests the owner only addresses issues upon failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 85,450 is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per annum. This low usage pattern often leads to age-related degradation of materials regardless of mileage, which is clearly evident here. Between June 2024 at 73,181 miles and October 2025 at 85,450 miles, the vehicle covered over 12,000 miles in just sixteen months, indicating a recent period of higher usage compared to its long-term historical average. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension, as the record shows worn lower control arm bushes in both 2023 and 2024. While these were not flagged as having excessive movement, the persistent nature of the advisory indicates the rubber is reaching the end of its life. The exhaust mounting noted as defective in 2023 should also be checked to ensure the system has not corroded or shifted. Given the consistent history of tyre cracking and perishing across 2023, 2024, and 2025, the current state of the tyres should be verified for sidewall integrity and tread depth regardless of whether they have been replaced recently.