2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · DN62 XVX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 104,710 miles, it failed just ten days prior with multiple electrical and suspension defects. The transition from a failure to a pass indicates that the owner addressed the stop lamp, indicator colours, and ball joint dust covers immediately, yet the pattern suggests the vehicle only addresses issues when prompted by a tester rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 104,710 miles, this 14-year-old Ford Focus has averaged approximately 7,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for its age. The record shows consistent mileage accumulation, with roughly 2,800 miles driven between June 2023 and June 2024, and another 3,700 miles covered by the 2025 test. This steady rate suggests the car is used regularly, which helps prevent the age-related degradation of rubber components and seals despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as the June 2025 failure flagged torn ball joint dust covers on both front arms, which allows grit ingress and leads to premature wear. The light misting on the nearside rear shock absorber also indicates the beginning of a seal failure that will likely require replacement in the near future. Furthermore, the recurring mentions of cracking and perishing on the rear tyres in 2025 suggest the rubber is becoming brittle due to age rather than tread depth, meaning the tyres may need replacing regardless of their remaining life.