2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · EX12 WUU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift from proactive to reactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 110,084 miles, this followed a failure just one mile prior. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to multiple mechanical failures in 2025 suggests that the previous owner deferred essential maintenance until the MOT test forced the issue, rather than replacing components on a preventative wear-based schedule. At 110,084 miles over 14 years, the car averages approximately 7,860 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows a consistent pattern of use between February 2023 and October 2024, where 18,000 miles were covered in roughly twenty months. However, the jump of 12,168 miles between October 2024 and September 2025 indicates a period of higher-intensity driving that likely accelerated the degradation of the suspension and brake-related components. A buyer must physically inspect the structural integrity of the rear sub-frame, as the 2025 record flagged corrosion that was not yet serious but is present. This type of progressive rust on Focus models can deteriorate rapidly if left untreated. The corroded offside rear coil spring also requires a close look for signs of fracturing or thinning metal. Given that the trailing arm bushes were noted as worn in the 2025 test, the buyer should check for play in the steering or knocking noises during a test drive to ensure these faults were actually addressed following the failure.