2001 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EY51 UWH

Most recent MOT (19 Nov 2025 – PASS) The car passed the test at 161,463 mi, but the report still lists several advisories: the nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit, the off‑side rear coil spring shows corrosion, and both front headlamp lenses are marked as slightly defective. These are not failures, but they indicate wear that will need attention soon. Recurring mechanical pattern Across the last five MOTs a clear pattern emerges: Corrosion and wear on suspension components – off‑side rear coil spring, rear lower suspension arms, rear sub‑frame, and inner sills are repeatedly noted as corroded. In 2024‑11‑11 the anti‑roll‑bar linkage was missing on the off‑side and damaged on the nearside, and a rear suspension arm was described as “insecure and impairing directional stability”. Drivetrain boot deterioration – CV boot (constant‑velocity boot) splits or is severely deteriorated on both front drive‑shaft joints (2025‑10‑31 and 2024‑11‑11). Parking‑brake inefficiency – the parking brake fell below the required efficiency in both 2025‑10‑31 and 2024‑11‑11, indicating a loss of holding power. Brake‑line and hose condition – an excessively chafed front brake hose was recorded in 2025‑10‑31. Tyre wear – the nearside rear tyre has been flagged as near the legal limit on three occasions (2025‑10‑31, 2025‑11‑19, 2023‑11‑16). Headlamp lens defects – slight defects on both front lenses appear in every MOT, suggesting ageing glass rather than a safety‑critical failure. Trend analysis The severity of the items has increased over time.