2012 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · RO62 EHL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent MOT in August 2025 with 99,155 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement as the owner successfully addressed multiple failures identified in previous years. While the history indicates a period of reactive maintenance, the clean sheet from the latest test suggests that the current owner is willing to rectify safety-critical faults once they are flagged by the tester. At 99,155 miles, the Focus has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year over its fourteen-year life, which aligns with typical low usage for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 9,000 miles driven between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 10,000 miles leading up to the 2025 inspection. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not sat for long periods, which often leads to perished rubber components or seized brakes. A physical inspection should focus specifically on the persistent oil leak noted in September 2024 at 88,913 miles. Although deemed not excessive at the time, the engine gaskets or sump seal require monitoring to ensure the leak rate does not accelerate over time. The buyer should also verify the nearside front road wheel, which showed distortion in late 2024, as a bent rim can cause vibrations at higher speeds and lead to uneven tyre wear. Given the previous failures for uneven tyre wear and incorrect headlamp aim, a check of the front suspension geometry and tracking alignment is advisable. The windscreen was also previously replaced or repaired in 2023, so the buyer should ensure no new cracks have developed that obstruct the driver's field of vision. Overall, the history reflects a vehicle that has undergone standard wear and tear without signs of structural neglect or mechanical catastrophe.