2010 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · ET59 JSY

The 2010 Ford Focus presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 15 September 2025 at 139,498 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the 2023 and 2024 test cycles, where the car failed on multiple suspension and structural items before passing on the same day after repairs. The most recent result suggests the previous owner addressed the underlying faults rather than simply patching them for a pass. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 16-year-old vehicle. Between the September 2023 test at 121,040 miles and the September 2024 test at 130,683 miles, the car covered 9,643 miles in twelve months. The following year, from September 2024 to September 2025, it added just 8,815 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the record, and the annual average of roughly 8,700 miles aligns with typical mixed-use driving rather than prolonged standing or excessive motorway work. The 2023 failure exposed corrosion on the rear sub-frame and rear anti-roll bar, both flagged as not seriously weakened at the time but still warranting close inspection now given the additional three years and nearly 20,000 miles since. A buyer should physically examine the rear sub-frame mounting points, the anti-roll bar links and D-bushes, and the general underbody for any progression from surface corrosion to structural pitting. The nearside front track rod end ball joint failed for excessive play in both 2023 and 2024, indicating a recurring wear pattern on the front steering linkage. Check the track rod ends, inner tie rods, and rack boots for play and deterioration. The 2023 advisory on rear brake pads wearing thin and the repeated front tyre wear advisories point to a car that was being driven hard or not regularly maintained before the recent clean pass. Inspect the rear calipers for binding, check the front suspension geometry for uneven wear patterns on the latest tyres, and verify that the headlamp levelling system, which was flagged as inoperative in 2023, remains fully functional. The clean 2025 result is encouraging, but the earlier history of repeated suspension and structural advisories means a thorough underbody and steering inspection remains essential before purchase.