2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FE12 MWO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 60,070 miles resulted in a failure due to a leaking injector, a perished offside rear tyre, and incorrect headlamp alignment. While the vehicle passed immediately after these repairs, the recurring nature of mechanical and rubber component failures suggests that the owner only addresses issues once they threaten the MOT certificate status. At 60,070 miles, this 14-year-old Ford Focus has covered a very low distance, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. This low usage pattern explains the specific age-related failures noted in the record. In both 2024 and 2025, the tester flagged offside rear tyres for cracking and perishing, a common symptom of vehicles that sit stationary for long periods rather than accumulating mileage. The mileage gap of roughly 2,200 miles between 2024 and 2025 confirms consistent but low usage which correlates with the aging components identified. A buyer must perform a close inspection of the front suspension, as the offside front suspension arm pin or bush was flagged as worn in the October 2025 test. The record also notes a persistent gearbox oil leak from October 2024, suspected at the nearside drive shaft oil seal, which should be monitored to ensure the leak has not worsened over time. Additionally, the braking system shows a history of pitted and scored front discs and corroded rear brake hose ferrules from 2023, indicating that the components have suffered from environmental degradation despite low mileage. The condition of the tyres remains a priority, as the history shows a pattern of using aged rubber that is prone to dry-rot and cracking regardless of tread depth. Given the failure of the number one injector in 2025, the buyer should check the engine for rough idling or excessive exhaust smoke to ensure the repair was executed correctly. While the low mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain, the recurring issues with rubber and metal components indicate that the vehicle requires frequent scrutiny to prevent safety-related failures caused by age.