2007 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KA07 TXP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in November 2023 at 92,333 miles passed, it revealed corroded rear coil springs on both sides, thin front brake pads, and multiple worn tyres. This follows a failure in June 2022 for a fractured nearside front coil spring and a rough front wheel bearing, suggesting that suspension and braking components are only addressed once they reach a point of critical failure. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 92,333 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,860 miles per year. This low usage is evident in the long intervals between tests, such as the 2,000-mile gap between August 2021 and June 2022. However, low mileage on older vehicles often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber-based components and increased corrosion, which is supported by the deteriorated suspension arm bushes noted in 2014 and the surface corrosion identified in June 2022. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and underbody, as the tester flagged surface corrosion in 2022 and corroded springs in the latest record. Particular attention should be paid to the anti-roll bar linkages and bushes, which have a documented history of wear. Given the recent report of thin brake pads and worn tyres in 2023, the current state of all consumables needs to be verified to ensure the previous owner followed the advisories from the last test.