2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SH61 GZB

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline regarding the undercarriage and rubber components. The most recent test in March 2026 at 108,213 miles highlighted multiple advisories including perished tyres, deteriorated registration plates, and surface corrosion. While the car passed, the recurring presence of worn suspension arm bushes and corroded exhaust mountings suggests that the vehicle is now entering a phase where age-related material degradation is not being proactively addressed by the previous owner. The mileage pattern of 108,213 miles over 15 years reflects a consistent usage of approximately 7,200 miles per year, which is typical for a domestic vehicle. There is a notable gap in records between July 2022 and April 2024, during which the car covered roughly 7,000 miles without an inspection. However, the frequency of advisories increased significantly in the last three years. The failure in April 2025 due to heavily corroded rear brake pipes and hoses preceded the more general corrosion-related issues seen in the subsequent tests. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the offside front lower suspension arm bush has been flagged in 2021, 2024, and 2026. The persistent surface corrosion on the underside and the previous failure of rear brake pipes necessitate a thorough visual check to ensure structural integrity has not progressed beyond surface-level rust loss. Furthermore, the repeated advisories for perished and splitting tyre treads across recent years indicate that rubber components are failing due to age rather than just wear, meaning the front tyres likely require immediate replacement regardless of tread depth.