2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FP62 EOF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 85,826 miles, this followed a failure just nine days prior. The trend shows that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they threaten the MOT certificate, as evidenced by the recurring failures in 2024 and 2025. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 85,826 miles represents an annual average of approximately 6,130 miles. This low annual usage is consistent with light-use patterns but often leads to age-related degradation of rubber and plastic components. The data shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 6,800 miles driven between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 6,700 miles between November 2024 and 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly but suffers from time-related wear. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the rear sub-frame, which has been flagged as corroded since November 2024. Although the tester noted it was not seriously weakened then, corrosion on structural components of this age typically progresses rapidly if not treated. Furthermore, the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover was noted as severely deteriorated in 2024 and failed again for dirt ingress in 2025. This indicates the suspension geometry is exposed to debris, which will eventually lead to premature ball joint failure. The history also highlights lapses in basic safety and lighting maintenance. The brake pedal anti-slip provision and headlamp bulbs caused consecutive failures, suggesting poor pre-test checks. The nearside rear tyre progressed to exposed cords by late 2025, indicating that tyre wear was ignored until it reached a dangerous state. Any purchaser should verify the current condition of all four tyres and the integrity of the suspension boots to ensure the previously flagged mechanical issues have not evolved into a structural failure.