2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SV10 CTE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs and reactive maintenance. While it passed its latest test in March 2025 at 104,976 miles, the record shows a high volume of advisories regarding the suspension and exhaust systems. The persistence of worn trailing arm bushes, pitted brake discs, and deteriorating exhaust mounts suggests that components are often only addressed when they approach failure or trigger an MOT fail, rather than through a preventative maintenance schedule. At 104,976 miles, this 16-year-old Focus has averaged approximately 6,500 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-mileage usage. The data shows steady progression, with roughly 5,800 miles covered between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 9,600 miles in the preceding year. This consistent usage pattern does not offset the age-related wear, as evidenced by the deforming degradation of rubber components and the progression of surface corrosion noted across the chassis. A buyer must prioritize a thorough structural inspection of the front and rear sub-frames, as both have been flagged for corrosion consistently since at least 2023. Although the tester noted these were not yet seriously weakened, the recurring mention of rust on these load-bearing members indicates an ongoing structural concern. The suspension also warrants close scrutiny, specifically the trailing arm bushes and anti-roll bar joints, which have shown a history of wear and perished dust covers across multiple test cycles. The braking system requires attention following the parking brake efficiency failure in early 2024 and the advisory for pitted front discs in early 2025. Additionally, the exhaust system is showing signs of failure with a minor leak and a deteriorated flexi section, which will likely require replacement. Given the history of worn tyres and those reaching the legal limit, the buyer should verify the current tread depth on all four tyres to ensure they are not immediately in need of replacement.