2012 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · SL62 FXC

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 3 October 2025 at 77,610 miles, indicating it met the minimum safety and emissions standards at that time. However, the test recorded several advisories, including corroded rear suspension arm and coil spring, worn and pitted front brake discs, and a slightly damaged nearside front tyre. The preceding test on 16 September 2025 failed due to multiple defects, suggesting that the car’s condition had deteriorated sharply before repairs were carried out. This pattern of a failure followed by a pass with lingering advisories points to an inconsistent maintenance trend rather than a clear improvement or steady decline. Mileage accrual is low for a fourteen‑year‑old car. From the first recorded test in July 2015 at 8,217 miles to the latest in October 2025 at 77,610 miles, the odometer has risen by about 69,400 miles, averaging roughly 5,500 miles per year. There are no sudden jumps in mileage; the increase is gradual, with the vehicle spending long periods at low usage, as shown by the modest gains between 2015 and 2016 and again between 2020 and 2021. Such low annual mileage often reflects light use or extended storage, which can preserve some components while allowing others, such as rubber seals and fluids, to age. Based on the recurring items in the history, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the rear suspension assembly – check the arm and coil spring for active corrosion and verify that the anti‑roll bar linkage bushes and pins are secure. The front brakes need close inspection of disc thickness, surface condition and pad wear, as both discs have been repeatedly noted as worn or pitted and pads have approached the legal minimum. Tyres should be examined for sidewall cracking, bulges and tread depth, given the repeated warnings about damage, perishing and edge wear. Additionally, test the windscreen washer jets for proper flow, verify that the engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminates when a fault is present, and inspect the exhaust system for any gas leaks. Addressing these areas will help determine whether the advisories observed in the MOT are superficial or indicative of deeper wear.