2012 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · SX12 BZA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in June 2025 at 95,874 miles, the record introduced multiple advisories that were absent in previous years. The appearance of corrosion on the front suspension arm and marginal parking brake efficiency suggests that the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related component wear and environmental degradation will require more frequent attention to prevent future MOT failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. The data shows steady usage with a 7,371-mile interval between June 2024 and June 2025. However, the failure in June 2024 at 88,493 miles reveals a brief lapse in maintenance, as the record indicates the vehicle failed due to a rough offside front wheel bearing and ineffective windscreen wipers. This sequence suggests that certain mechanical issues were only addressed once they reached a failure threshold. A physical inspection must focus on the front suspension and the braking system. The tester flagged corrosion on the nearside front suspension arm in 2025, which should be examined for structural integrity to ensure the rust is not progressing beyond surface level. The parking brake barely met the legal requirement during the last test, indicating that the cables or mechanisms may require immediate adjustment or replacement. Given that both front inner tyres were noted as worn on the edges in the most recent test, the buyer should also check for alignment issues that may be causing premature tyre wear.