2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FD12 WNT

The 2025‑10‑14 MOT at 109,278 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the minimum roadworthiness standards. Earlier failures in 2025, notably the wheel fixing looseness and split drive‑shaft boots, appear to have been corrected, suggesting an improving maintenance trend. Over the 14‑year life of the 2012 Ford Focus the mileage has risen from 37,065 miles in July 2016 to 109,278 miles by October 2025, averaging about 7,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for its age. The interval from the April 2024 test at 97,624 miles to the March 2025 test at 106,383 miles represents an accumulation of 8,759 miles in roughly eleven months, a pace that exceeds the long‑term average and may reflect intensive seasonal use or a period of heavy driving. Recurring observations include worn suspension arm ball joints, split constant‑velocity boots on both drive shafts, multiple entries for wheel fixing looseness, excessive brake disc wear, and tyre tread approaching the legal limit; these patterns point to potential neglect of suspension and drivetrain components and to possible over‑use of tyres, while headlamp aim and beam‑pattern issues also recur. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front and rear suspension bushes and ball joints, verify the integrity of the CV boots and the tightness of all wheel nuts, examine brake disc thickness and pad wear, assess tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, and check headlamp alignment and beam pattern; any signs of structural rust or corrosion on the chassis should also be confirmed before purchase.