FORD FOCUS2019 · 1.5L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from a clean history to early signs of artwork wear. The most recent test in June 2025 at 81,455 miles resulted in an advisory for light misting of oil on the nearside rear shock absorber. While this is not an immediate failure, it indicates the beginning of a seal failure that will require monitoring in the near future. The mileage profile is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,600 miles per annum. There was a significant gap of over 20,000 miles between the 2022 test (24,781 miles) and the 2023 test (45,156 miles), followed by a more rapid accumulation of 36,000 miles in the two years leading up to the most recent inspection. This increase in usage suggests the car has seen more frequent travel recently, which explains the increasing wear observed on consumable items and suspension components. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension and tyre alignment during an inspection. The 2024 test flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as being worn to the legal limit and specifically on the edges, which often indicates a tracking alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. Combined with the previous offside rear tyre advisory from 2022 and the current misting shock absorber, the suspension geometry should be thoroughly checked for signs of play or uneven wear to ensure no underlying mechanical faults are present.