2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · OO08 BLB

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile. The most recent test on 26 September 2025 at 76,231 miles passed, but this followed a failure just three months prior on 23 June 2025 at 76,208 miles. That June failure was significant, recording seriously weakened offside rear suspension arms, corroded rear coil springs, and brake efficiency below requirements. The subsequent pass indicates these critical items were addressed, yet the underlying pattern is one of escalating corrosion-related advisories rather than a stable, well-maintained history. The trend is resolving for the immediate failure points, but the root cause, long-term corrosion, remains a persistent theme across the record. The recorded mileage of 76,231 miles for a 2010 model is notably low, averaging roughly 4,764 miles per year. The mileage progression shows a gap of approximately 2,854 miles between the June 2025 failure and the September 2025 pass, suggesting limited use or a period of repair. Prior to that, the annual increments between 2022 and 2024 were more consistent, around 2,000 to 2,700 miles per year. This low-mileage pattern implies lighter use, which can reduce wear on consumables like brake pads and tyres, but it also raises the possibility of long periods of inactivity, a known accelerator for structural corrosion and seized components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the vehicle's underside and structural integrity. The MOT history repeatedly flags corrosion on the front and rear subframes, suspension arms, and coil springs, with the offside rear suspension arm being seriously weakened in June 2025. While the pass in September 2025 confirms repairs, the quality of those repairs demands scrutiny. Inspect for fresh underseal masking original corrosion, check weld points on the subframes, and examine the rear suspension mounting points for any signs of ongoing decay. The June 2025 failure also cited an insecure front exhaust system with detached hangers, so verify the exhaust mounting points and check for exhaust gas leaks around the manifold and joints. The braking system requires particular attention. The June 2025 failure recorded brake efficiency below requirements for both the service and parking brake. Although the subsequent pass confirms the issue was rectified, the history of worn, pitted, or scored front brake discs appearing in multiple tests from 2022 to 2025 suggests a recurring condition. Inspect the brake discs for lipping and scoring, check the calipers for signs of binding, and assess the condition of the rear brake components, which were implicated in the efficiency failure. The repeated advisories on corroded suspension arms and anti-roll bar linkage dust covers also warrant a close check for play in the front and rear suspension, listening for clunks over uneven surfaces during a test drive.