2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · WG60 ENC

A persistent pattern of corrosion‑related advisories and recurring suspension wear defines this 2011 Ford Focus; the most recent MOT on 29 November 2025 was passed but still recorded wear on the nearside front suspension arm bush and widespread coil‑spring corrosion, while earlier in 2023 the car failed due to a missing off‑side front ball‑joint dust cover and an excessively worn nearside rear anti‑roll bar joint. The record shows a gradual accumulation of similar non‑excessive defects rather than isolated incidents, indicating that corrosion and suspension components have been a continual concern rather than a newly emerging problem. At 124 425 mi the average annual mileage works out to roughly 8 300 mi, which sits squarely within normal usage for a fifteen‑year‑old vehicle and suggests no periods of extreme low‑use that might mask hidden wear. The MOT history is uninterrupted, with a test each year, so there are no significant gaps that would hide unrecorded deterioration. The mileage level, combined with the documented corrosion, points to a vehicle that has likely spent a substantial amount of its life on wet or salted roads, accelerating the rusting of under‑body components and coil springs. When inspecting the car, pay particular attention to the front suspension arm bushes and the ball‑joint dust covers; listen for clunks or knocks over bumps, feel for any looseness in the steering column, and check for uneven tyre wear that could signal compromised geometry. The nearside rear anti‑roll bar joint, flagged as excessively worn, may produce a noticeable vibration or a sense of looseness when cornering, and any play in the rear suspension arms should be felt as a thudding sensation under load. The recurring oil‑leak advisory, though described as non‑excessive, warrants a visual check for fresh oil stains around the engine bay and a verification that the oil level remains within spec, as even minor leaks can herald deteriorating seals or gasket wear. The front brake discs have been noted as pitted and worn, so a test‑drive should include firm braking to detect any pulsation, increased stopping distances, or a grinding sensation that would indicate the need for disc resurfacing or replacement. Although the registration‑plate deterioration is only an advisory, ensure the plates remain legible to avoid future MOT rejections. Finally, the documented corrosion of the off‑side rear vehicle structure and rear axle should be inspected for any signs of rust perforation or weakened mounting points; any flaking or deep rust patches may require professional rust treatment or component replacement before the next MOT.