2020 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · GY69 TFE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in January 2026 at 27,189 miles passed but only narrowly, despite an uneven park brake application and a nearside rear tyre reaching the legal limit. This indicates that while the car meets the minimum legal requirements for the road, the owner is only addressing mechanical faults once they trigger a failure or an advisory. The mileage profile is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles annually. There is a significant gap in usage between January 2023 at 4,723 miles and December 2024 at 21,088 miles, where the car covered over 16,000 miles in two years. This erratic usage suggests the vehicle sat stationary for long periods, which explains the recurring issues with rubber perishing and tyre cracking despite the low overall mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and rubber components. The imbalanced rear brakes noted in early 2026 suggest potentially sticking calipers or worn park brake cables that require immediate attention to ensure consistent stopping performance. Furthermore, the repeated history of perishing and cracking across multiple tests in 2024 and 2026 indicates that the tyres are failing due to age rather than tread wear. Inspect the sidewalls and suspension bushes for deep cracking, as the long periods of stationary standing often lead to material degradation that low mileage alone does not account for.