2012 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · EF12 CVC

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a worsening trend in structural corrosion and component wear. While it passed its most recent test in May 2025 at 125,007 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior that revealed multiple safety-critical issues including an insecure headlamp, failed stop lamp, and a severely deteriorated CV boot. The recurring presence of pitted and scored brake discs suggests that the owner addresses only the absolute minimum repairs required to pass the test rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 125,007 miles over 14 years, the car averages approximately 9,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for an older hatchback. However, the data shows a significant spike in activity between November 2023 and May 2025, where the vehicle covered over 6,000 miles in a short window. This period of use coincides with the appearance of escalating mechanical defects, particularly the transition from minor exhaust leaks in 2023 to widespread structural subframe corrosion noted in December 2024. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension assembly. The record shows a persistent history of corrosion across the front and rear subframes, as well as suspension arms and coil springs. Because the tester flagged these as corroded but not yet seriously weakened in multiple years, the structural integrity of the vehicle is clearly under active threat. Furthermore, the buyer should verify the nearside front inner drive shaft boot and check the condition of all brake discs, as the previous failure indicates these components are nearing the end of their functional life.