2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · PJ61 YMV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in May 2025, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test at 85,713 miles initially failed due to excessively worn trailing arm bushes on both rear sides and a corroded offside rear coil spring. While these issues were addressed immediately to secure a pass the following day, the presence of multiple suspension failures suggests that the rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life despite the low mileage. At 85,713 miles, this 15-year-old Focus has covered a low average of approximately 5,700 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the records, showing an 8,530-mile gap between May 2024 and May 2025. However, low-mileage vehicles often suffer from accelerated degradation of rubber parts due to age and stationary periods. The 2023 advisories regarding perishing and cracking on multiple tyres indicate that the vehicle may have sat for long durations, leading to dry rot. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension geometry and the condition of the trailing arm bushes. Given the failure in May 2025, it is vital to check for any remaining play in the arms or signs of fresh tearing in the newly replaced components. The corroded coil spring noted in that same test should be inspected for deep structural rust that could lead to sudden failure. Additionally, the 2022 report of thin brake pads and the 2023 tyre perishing suggest that consumables are only replaced when they approach legal failure limits, rather than on a scheduled service basis.