2010 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · WM59 EFK

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding front-end suspension components. The most recent test in November 2025 at 66,465 miles flagged both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arm pins or bushes. This is a recurring issue that first appeared in 2024 and 2023, indicating that while the parts have not yet reached the point of immediate failure, the rubber bushings are degrading steadily without replacement. At a recorded mileage of 66,465 miles, this springer-year-old Ford Focus has averaged approximately 4,154 miles per year. This low usage pattern is consistent across the records, with only 3,400 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 tests. However, such low mileage often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear, which explains the persistent suspension issues and the corrosion on the inner brake disc surfaces noted in the 2022 and 2023 tests. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to check for excessive play in the lower arms. The history shows a clear progression where the front brake discs moved from merely corroded in 2023 to being worn by 2024, suggesting the discs may be nearing the end of their effective life. You must also check for structural corrosion on the subframe and exhaust system, as the low-mileage nature of the vehicle often masks age-related rust that does not manifest through mechanical wear alone.