2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · WV62 NHT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear worsening trend regarding suspension and rubber components. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 96,616 miles passed, it revealed a significant accumulation of advisories across the entire chassis. Specifically, the front suspension arm bushes, rear axle swivel pins, and nearside front shock absorber top mount are all showing signs of wear, indicating that the vehicle's way geometry is reaching the end of its service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a steady progression of mileage, moving from 79,229 miles in September 2022 to 96,616 miles in 2025. This low-annual usage suggests the car has not been heavily driven, but the age of the vehicle is clearly contributing to the degradation of rubber-based parts, as evidenced by the recurring cracking and perishing of tyres and bushes across multiple test years. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underside and undercarriage to assess the extent of the corrosion on the rear artwork and suspension noted in the 2025 record. The presence of front and rear undertrays currently restricts the tester's view of the steering and suspension components, making a manual check of these areas vital to ensure there is no hidden structural rot. Additionally, the recurring advisories regarding distorted inner rims and uneven tyre wear suggest the vehicle may have suffered from alignment issues or impact damage that require professional rectification.