2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FE62 NFP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a consistent trend of deferred repairs on aging mechanical components. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 121,177 miles passed, it followed a failure on the same day for worn tyres and suspension bushes. The persistence of worn suspension arm bushes and structural corrosion across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they become necessary to pass an MOT rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 121,177 miles, this 14-year-old Focus has covered an average of approximately 8,650 miles per year, which aligns with typical national usage patterns. The record shows steady use, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between January 2023 and March 2024, and another 7,700 miles between March 2024 and September 2025. This consistent accumulation indicates the vehicle is used regularly, which explains the accelerated wear seen on rubber suspension components and braking hardware. A buyer must scrutinise the front and rear subframes and the anti-roll bar, as the tester flagged non-structural corrosion in these areas since at least 2024. While currently noted as not seriously weakened, the recurring mention of surface rust on a vehicle of this age risks rapid progression into structural integrity failure. The offside front suspension arm bushes have been flagged as worn since 2023, indicating a long-term degradation of the rubber that likely affects steering precision and causes clunking over uneven surfaces. The inspection history also highlights a pattern of neglecting consumable items, evidenced by thin brake pads in early 2024 and multiple tyres reaching the legal limit in late 2025. The buyer should verify the current condition of the brake pads, discs, and all four tyres, as the previous record suggests these items are left until the point of failure. Additionally, checking the windscreen washer jets is necessary as they were a point of failure in the most recent test.