2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FP59 EKF

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to mechanical wear and braking components. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 122,518 miles passed, it introduced new advisories for thin front brake pads and an offside front suspension arm bush. This suspension wear is a recurring issue, as it was also flagged in both the 2023 and 2024 tests, suggesting that the owner has deferred replacing the component despite multiple MOT advisories. At 122,518 miles, this 16-year-old Focus averages approximately 7,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for an older vehicle. The mileage progression shows consistent annual use, with roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles covered between recent tests. This steady mileage suggests the car has not been left to neglect, but the age of the vehicle likely contributes to the rubber component degradation, as evidenced by the perishing tyre noted back in August 2022. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the offside front arm bush has remained a known fault for three consecutive years without documented replacement. The tester also identified a fractured nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage in 2024 which required immediate repair, indicating that suspension components are reaching the end of life. Given the latest advisory for thin front brake pads, a full inspection of the discs for thickness and surface condition is necessary to ensure they are not scored or binding. The windscreen damage noted in the 2025 test should be monitored for spreading cracks that could eventually obstruct vision or fail under temperature changes. Particular attention should also be paid to structural corrosion on the sills and subframes, which are common on this generation of Focus at this mileage and age. The history of minor suspension and rubber failures suggests that the vehicle will likely require further preventative expenditure in the near future to maintain its roadworthiness status.