2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · WM59 EFR

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of minor suspension wear. The most recent test in October 2025 at 118,665 miles passed with an advisory for slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. This issue mirrors a previous advisory recorded in September 2022, indicating that while the component is not yet failing, it has not been replaced despite multiple test cycles. At 118,665 miles, the car has averaged approximately 7,400 miles per year over its sixteen-year life, which aligns with typical usage for its age. The mileage accumulation is consistent across the records, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between October 2024 and October 2025, and another 7,000 miles between September 2023 and October 2024. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered long periods of standing, which helps preserve rubber components and seals. A buyer should specifically inspect the nearside rear suspension assembly, as the anti-roll bar linkage has been a persistent point of concern for years. The history also shows a failure in September 2023 due to a structural tear in the nearside rear tyre, following an advisory for perishing tread bands in 2022. These entries suggest a need to check the age and condition of all tyres for dry rot or sidewall damage, as the vehicle appears prone to rubber-related degradation regardless of tread depth.