2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FE59 LTJ

The most recent MOT, conducted on 18 February 2026 at 125,495 miles, shows the vehicle passed but with a significant advisory. Both front tyres were worn very badly on their inner edges and flagged for immediate replacement. This is not an isolated incident. The maintenance trend is stable in terms of passing the test, but worsening regarding tyre wear patterns. A recurring failure to spot and correct uneven wear suggests a previous owner consistently deferred basic checks. The mileage pattern is consistent and typical for a 16-year-old vehicle. The recorded miles rose from 110,353 in February 2023 to 125,495 by February 2026, averaging roughly 5,054 miles per year over that three-year window. The annual distance has been steady, with no sudden accumulation or long-term standing gaps. This regular use is generally positive, indicating the vehicle was driven consistently rather than left to sit and deteriorate from inactivity. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and wheel alignment immediately. Repeated inner-edge wear on both front tyres across multiple tests points to excessive negative camber or worn suspension bushes and track rod ends. Do not simply replace the tyres without diagnosing the root cause, or the new rubber will wear out in the same uneven pattern. The advisory from the 2024 test also noted the offside rear tyre was perishing, so check all tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, especially if the car spends time stationary. The 2023 test flagged a deteriorated bonnet release mechanism with a missing component, a secondary latch concern that warrants a physical check for secure closure. The inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp from the same year should be verified as repaired. While these are minor electrical and latch items, they indicate a pattern of small faults being noted but potentially left without prompt attention. A thorough test drive should confirm no unusual noises from the front end and that the steering does not pull or vibrate, which would further confirm unresolved suspension wear.