2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · DV12 ADU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on March 31, 2026, at 88,468 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of instability, as evidenced by two recent failures occurring immediately before successful passes. While the most recent failure was a simple consumable issue with a cut nearside front tyre, the previous failure in March 2025 revealed multiple mechanical deteriorations. This suggests that the owner only addresses faults when prompted by a failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle used for low-distance commuting, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between February 2024 and April 2024, where the car covered only 254 miles in two months, followed by an increase in usage to over 12,000 miles between 2024 and 2026. The low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which aligns with the recurring issues noted in the history. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the control arm bushes have been a recurring failure dating back to 2017. The tester flagged these bushes as deteriorated in 2020 and 2021, and excessively worn in 2025. You should also inspect the offside rear anti-roll bar linkage, which was marked for imminent detachment in 2025. Given the history of fluctuating brake discs in 2019 and an exhaust leak in 2025, the braking system and exhaust manifold require close physical scrutiny to ensure no new corrosion or structural weakness has developed.