2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · EO11 ATN

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness status as the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in August 2023 at 110,518 miles passed, it flagged developing wear in both front suspension arm bushes and a front track rod end. This indicates that the front-end geometry is reaching the end of its functional life. The trend shows a significant lapse in early 2023, where the owner only addressed critical safety failures after a major MOT rejection. At 110,518 miles over 15 years, the car has averaged approximately 7,300 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-intensity usage. However, the data shows a notable gap in testing between April 2022 and March 2023, where the vehicle covered nearly 9,000 miles without a formal inspection. The failure in March 2023 at 106,490 miles revealed a broken coil spring, missing anti-roll bar linkage, and exposed tyre cords, suggesting that mechanical components were ignored until they reached a state of failure. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension for further play, as the recurring issues with bushes and steering rack joints suggest significant wear across the assembly. The history also shows a persistent problem with the offside front CV boot which was flagged in both 2022 and 2023; the buyer should verify this was actually replaced to prevent imminent drive shaft failure. Given the previous reports of thin brake pads and worn discs, the current state of the braking system requires a thorough check to ensure they are not again nearing the legal limit.