2009 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · TL02 AAA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. In the most recent test in November 2025 at 81,662 miles, the car passed after failing for a coolant leak, a defective exhaust mounting, and severely worn front tyres. While the immediate failures were rectified, the recurring nature of the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint play across multiple years of testing suggests that the owner only addresses suspension components once they reach a point of inspection failure. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 81,662 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear from distance. The data gap between the October 2023 test at 59,885 miles and the November 2024 test at 72,995 miles shows a period of over 13,000 miles, which is inconsistent with the overall annual average but indicates a period of higher use. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry thoroughly, as the record shows a history of worn suspension arm bushes, fractured coil springs, and failing ball joints. The recent coolant leak identified in the 2025 test requires a close look to ensure the water pump or hoses have not suffered thermal damage from prolonged overheating. Furthermore, the repeated mentions of worn brake discs and thin pads between 2023 and 2024 indicate that the braking system is nearing the end of its service life. You should check the CV boots for further tearing, as these were flagged as severely deteriorated in 2023.