2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RE60 HZC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the car passed its September 2025 test at 106,045 miles, it followed a series of failures in the preceding months. The trend shows a stable but concerning mechanical state where the owner addressed immediate failures, such as the exhaust mounts and wipers, to secure a pass, yet left the vehicle with significant new advisories regarding thin brake pads and corroded coil springs. At 106,045 miles, this 16-year-old Focus has averaged approximately 6,600 miles per year, which is consistent with low-intensity usage. The data shows a concentrated period of activity between August 2024 and September 2025, where the vehicle covered over 10,000 miles across three separate testing attempts. This mileage profile suggests the car is used regularly, but the repeated failures within short intervals at 95,667 and 95,872 miles indicate that the previous owner only performed the minimum work required to pass the annual inspection. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking components. The record flags all four coil springs as corroded since 2024, and although they have not yet failed, corrosion on these tension-bearing components often leads to sudden snapping. Furthermore, the front brake pads were noted as wearing thin in the latest 2025 test, suggesting they are nearing replacement. You should check the discs for scoring or uneven wear caused by these thinning pad materials. The persistent front oil leak has been a recorded feature since at least September 2024. While the tester consistently described it as not excessive, a buyer needs to verify the source of the leak—likely a rocker cover gasket or front seal—to ensure it does not degrade into a more significant failure. Given the history of insecure exhaust mounts, the entire exhaust system should be inspected for structural rust or perished rubber hangers to ensure the previous repairs were durable and not merely temporary fixes.