2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EJ59 YRV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent instability regarding braking performance. While the most recent test on 17 December 2025 at 90,045 miles passed, it initially failed due to service brake efficiency falling below requirements. The fact that this was rectified and passed on the same day suggests a reactive approach to repairs rather than a preventative long-term maintenance schedule. The vehicle exhibits remarkably low mileage for a sixteen-year-old Ford, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. The data shows consistency over the last three years, moving from 78,893 miles in December 2022 to 90,045 miles in December 2025. This usage pattern typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and seizing of parts if the car sits stationary for long periods between tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system to ensure the efficiency failure in late 2025 was not caused by a simple seized caliper. The 2022 test flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as worn to the legal limit and uneven on the edges, which often indicates alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical chassis check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches is essential, as these are common points of failure for this model regardless of low mileage.