2018 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · AO18 ACU

The 2018 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 December 2025 at 52,859 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failure on 4 November 2023 at 35,393 miles, which the record shows with no defects listed, indicating a likely administrative or unrecorded minor rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Overall the history shows no recurring advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,600 miles, typical for an eight-year-old vehicle. The records trace a steady climb: 27,798 miles at the 2 November 2022 test, 35,466 miles by 14 November 2023, 43,873 miles on 4 December 2024, and 52,859 miles by December 2025. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear between entries. The clean pass sheets across five years suggest the previous owner kept basic consumable wear in check and addressed items before they reached advisory status. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. The 4 November 2023 failure with zero defects logged warrants confirmation that no suppressed fault existed, such as a binding caliper or tyre tread issue caught and corrected within ten days before the 14 November pass. Given the car's age, examine coil springs, subframe corrosion, and suspension arm bushes for early fatigue not yet surfaced in MOT data. Verify service history independently and check brake disc thickness and tyre sidewall condition. The low annual use means prolonged standing periods may have promoted unseen rust on structural members. The DVSA record alone supports a sound purchase, but on-site checks remain prudent.