2020 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · WR70 UKC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of deferred repairs regarding suspension components. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 63,738 miles passed, the tester identified new play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint and sidewall damage on a front tyre. This follows a significant failure in late 2024, indicating that while the owner addresses faults to pass the MOT, the approach is reactive rather than preventative. The mileage progression is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year. Between the October 2023 test at 38,818 miles and the October 2024 test at 50,184 miles, the car covered over 11,000 miles. This period of use coincides with the 2024 failure where all four tyres showed critical or illegal wear alongside a fractured offside rear coil spring. The data suggests the vehicle is driven regularly, but consumable components are neglected until they reached a point of mechanical failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry. The history shows play in the steering rack inner joints and now the track rod end, which can lead to imprecise handling and uneven tyre wear if not rectified. The fractured coil spring from 2024 should be visually inspected for signs of sagging or corrosion to ensure the replacement was thorough. Given the previous failure for bald inner shoulders and exposed cords, the current set of tyres should also be checked for alignment issues, as the previous wear patterns suggest an out of specification setup.