2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AV62 RWY

The vehicle shows an improving maintenance trend following a period of recurring consumable failures. The most recent test on 29 May 2025 at 84,587 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a failure just one week prior on 22 May 2025 at 84,530 miles, where the tester flagged multiple tyre issues including a structural tear on the offside front tyre and perishing on the offside rear. The successful retest suggests the owner addressed these immediate safety concerns, moving the vehicle from a state of neglect regarding tyres to a compliant status. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 78,875 miles in April 2023 to 84,587 miles in May 2025. This gradual increase indicates regular, light usage rather than long periods of stationary storage, which helps mitigate some risks of seized components or perished seals. The data provides a clear chronological window of the last two years, showing a predictable pattern of use. A prospective buyer should focus on the steering and suspension components. The April 2024 test at 81,339 miles identified play in both the nearside and offside steering rack inner joints. While the subsequent 2025 tests did not re-flag this specific steering issue, the mechanical integrity of the rack and its associated bushes warrants a physical inspection to ensure the play has been rectified or remains within acceptable tolerances. Recurring advisories regarding tyre condition and unsecured undertrays suggest a tendency toward reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The 2023 and 2024 records frequently noted perishing tyres and loose undertrays. While the tyres were replaced following the May 2025 failure, a manual check of the undertray security and the current condition of all four tyres is necessary. Checking for any signs of coolant leaks is also advisable, given the low coolant level noted during the April 2023 inspection.