2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GL60 OUY

The vehicle shows a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care, with the most recent MOT in November 2025 at 114,025 miles indicating a recurring issue with tyre wear and suspension components. While the car passed its latest test, the failure just two miles prior at 114,023 miles for an excessively worn offside rear anti-roll bar bush and a worn offside front tyre suggests that consumables are being addressed only when they reach the point of failure. The maintenance trend appears unstable, as the vehicle frequently fails on preventable items like lighting, tyres, and suspension bushes. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 50,614 miles in 2015 to the current 114,025 miles in 2025. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, which provides a reliable longitudinal view of the car's condition. The steady increase in mileage suggests regular use, though the frequent advisories and failures for wear-and-tear items indicate that the owner often waits for the MOT inspection to identify necessary repairs. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension system, specifically checking all anti-roll bar bushes, links, and shock absorbers. The November 2024 test flagged a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber, and the November 2025 failure noted a worn offside rear anti-roll bar bush, suggesting the suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. It is also necessary to examine the braking system closely. The history shows a recurring pattern of thin brake pads in 2020 and 2021, alongside pitted or scored discs in 2019, which implies that the braking hardware may be nearing replacement. Finally, check the condition of all tyres and the alignment of the steering. The record shows frequent failures and advisories regarding tyres being worn close to the legal limit or having cuts, such as the nearside front tyre in November 2024. Recurring tyre wear on specific edges often points to underlying suspension or tracking issues. Given the age of the vehicle and the history of lighting and electrical failures, a quick check of all indicators and headlamp alignment is also advised.