2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NU11 FHC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred repairs regarding consumable components. While it passed the most recent March 2026 test at 73,134 miles, the car had failed just two miles prior due to multiple critical failures. These failures involved all four tyres showing perishing, edge wear, and a deep cut reaching the cords, indicating that the previous owner neglected basic safety equipment until the MOT test forced a rectification. At 15 years old, the recorded mileage of 73,134 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,900 miles per year. This low usage pattern often explains the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components seen in this record. Between March 2023 and March 2026, the car covered only 9,370 miles, suggesting it sits for long periods or is used very sparingly. Such inactivity frequently leads to dry rot in tyres and the hardening of suspension bushings, which aligns with the recurring mechanical issues noted across the inspection history. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension geometry, as corrosion on the nearside and offside rear suspension arms has been a recurring advisory since at least 2024. Although the tester noted these were not yet seriously weakened, the persistence of this rust over three years suggests an ongoing process of structural decay. The nearside front suspension arm bushes were also flagged as worn in 2024 and 2025, indicating the front-end assembly is nearing its replacement interval. The braking system requires attention following the report of offside rear brake cable damage in March 2025. The buyer should verify the current condition of all brake lines and cables to ensure no further corrosion has occurred. Given the low mileage and the history of perishing tyres, a physical inspection should also check for perished sidewalls and cracked rubber hoses, as the vehicle clearly suffers more from age-related material fatigue than mileage-related wear.