2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SB60 CBV

This 2010 Ford Focus has a mileage profile of roughly 6,100 miles per year, which is typical for its age. While the lower annual mileage might suggest lighter use, the MOT history indicates that the vehicle has been subject to significant environmental wear. The most recent MOT from June 2025 shows a pass, but the vehicle narrowly avoided a failure by addressing steering rack gaiters and a lagging brake. The primary concern is a widespread pattern of corrosion affecting the subframes, suspension arms, anti-roll bars, and coil springs. This is a deteriorating trend; while the 2022 test was clean, the subsequent years show an increasing number of structural and suspension-related corrosion advisories. The presence of widespread corrosion across both front and rear subframes and suspension components suggests the car has likely been used in an area where salt is used on the roads, or it has spent significant time in damp conditions. Although these issues were noted as "not seriously weakened" in 2025, the sheer volume of affected components means the vehicle is entering a phase where structural integrity and suspension reliability could become serious issues. The 2024 record also noted an oil leak, which, combined with the mounting corrosion, suggests the mechanical condition is trending downwards. Before purchasing, you must inspect the underside of the car thoroughly. Focus specifically on the thickness of the subframes and the condition of the suspension mounting points to ensure the corrosion is not deeper than the MOT inspector suggested.