2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · RV60 LCY

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of developing wear in the mechanical components. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 112,719 miles passed with only an advisory for a distorted nearside front road wheel, this follows a more problematic period in 2024. The vehicle failed its previous test due to lighting issues, suggesting that while the car is functional, specific parts are reaching the end of their service life. At 112,719 miles over 16 years, the Focus has averaged approximately 7,045 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-intensity usage for its age. The mileage data shows consistent intervals, with roughly 5,000 miles driven between the August 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 5,142 miles in the following year. This steady progression suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which helps prevent the age-related degradation of rubber seals and components despite the low mileage. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as both the nearside and offside suspension arm pins and bushes were flagged as worn in 2024. Although these did not cause a failure, the recurring nature of such faults often leads to poor steering precision and uneven tyre wear. The persistent oil leak noted in 2024 also requires monitoring to ensure it does not escalate into a more significant seal failure that could lead to an MOT failure in future tests. The distorted nearside front road wheel mentioned in 2025 should be checked for vibrations at high speeds, as such distortion often results from a significant impact. Given the previously fractured offside rear coil spring recorded in 2023, the entire set of suspension springs should be visually inspected for corrosion or stress fractures to ensure the structural integrity of the assembly remains sound.