2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SB11 BHA

The most recent MOT on 2025-08-29 showed the vehicle passed with three key issues: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, rear sub-frame corrosion, and rear suspension arm corrosion. These were similar to findings in the 2024-08-20 MOT, which also recorded nearside and offside rear tyres near the legal limit, along with the same corrosion defects. The 2024-08-19 MOT, however, revealed more severe issues, including failed stop lamps, tyres with tread below 1.6mm, and continued corrosion. This suggests intermittent maintenance or repair activity, as some defects reappeared in later tests despite prior failures. Recurring corrosion on the rear sub-frame and suspension arms has been documented in every MOT since 2023. While the 2023-08-31 MOT noted "not seriously weakened" corrosion, the 2023-08-25 failure highlighted "seriously weakened" central front sub-frame corrosion. This indicates a potential progression in structural degradation, though the severity remains unclear. Tyre wear and lighting defects also persist, with nearside and offside tyres frequently near or below legal limits, and multiple lamp failures in 2024. These issues suggest ongoing neglect or repeated wear without consistent resolution. The condition trend shows mixed signals.