2017 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · X7 ANN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass just nine days ago, but the mechanical history indicates a worsening trend in suspension-related wear. While the car passed the June 2026 test at 89,072 miles, the tester identified corroded rear coil springs and a nearside front suspension arm bush. This follows a progression from the 2025 test where both rear trailing arm bushes were flagged, suggesting that the suspension assembly is reaching the end of life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. The record shows a steady accumulation of roughly 11,000 to 12,000 miles between annual tests from 2022 through 2026. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent rubber components from seizing, though the 2025 advisory regarding perished rear tyres indicates that the owner may have neglected replacing consumables based on age-related degradation despite low mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front and rear suspension components to verify the extent of the degradation. The recurring mentions of worn arm bushes and trailing arm bushes since 2022 indicate that multiple rubber components likely require imminent replacement to maintain handling geometry. Furthermore, the steering rack inner joints noted in 2022 should be rechecked for play to ensure the issue has developed since that initial report, and the corrosion on the rear coil springs must be monitored for structural thinning that could lead to a sudden failure.