2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · YS62 FSL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 at 101,072 miles, it had failed just days prior due to multiple mechanical and electrical defects. The progression from slightly worn rear trailing arm bushes in 2025 to excessively worn bushes in 2026 indicates that suspension components are degrading without being addressed until they reach a failure threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with roughly 6,400 miles covered between May 2024 and May 2025, and another 10,888 miles recorded between May 2025 and May 2026. This recent spike in usage suggests the car is currently being driven frequently, which explains the accelerated wear on rubber-based components and brake hardware despite the relatively low mileage for its age. A buyer must prioritize an inspection of the rear suspension, as the trailing arm bushes have been a recurring failure point over the last two years. The 2024 test flagged multiple perished inner tyres and a nail, suggesting a history of neglected basic tyre maintenance. Furthermore, the braking system shows signs of neglect, with thin rear pads and worn discs noted in the May 2026 test, following scored front discs noted in 2024. Any physical inspection should specifically check for corrosion on the rear subframe and ensure that the repeated failures of the suspension bushes have not caused uneven tyre wear or handling instability.