2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FE12 XEP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the car passed its most recent MOT in July 2025 at 91,818 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior for significant suspension wear. The tester flagged the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and a deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. These faults suggest that components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure rather than being replaced during routine service intervals. At 91,818 miles over 14 years, the Ford Focus has averaged approximately 6,500 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-average usage. The record shows a steady progression of mileage, with 10,565 miles covered between June 2023 and June 2024, and another 12,381 miles recorded between June 2024 and July 2025. This consistent usage generally reduces the mechanical stress on the drivetrain, but the age-related degradation of rubber components and suspension bushings remains evident despite the lower mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to ensure the repairs made in July 2025 were executed correctly. The recurring mention of uneven tyre wear on the offside front and offside rear tyres indicates a persistent wheel alignment issue or worn components that will continue to scrub through tyres prematurely. Attention should also be paid to the condition of the anti-roll bars and any signs of structural corrosion on the lower chassis, as the history shows a pattern of neglecting minor wear items until they trigger an MOT failure.