2019 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · DJZ 117

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding deferred brake servicing. The most recent test in February 2026 at 83,357 miles passed despite the tester flagging worn front brake discs and thin front brake pads. This represents a progression from the February 2025 test where only the pads were noted as wearing thin, suggesting that the previous owner only addresses braking components when they approach the point of failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical suburban-use vehicle profile, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per year. Between February 2024 at 56,859 miles and February 2025 at 70,259 miles, the car covered 13,400 miles, followed by another 13,098 miles leading to the latest test. This steady accumulation indicates the car is used regularly, which explains the consistent wear observed on high-friction items like brakes and tyres. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system, as the recurring advisories for thin pads across both front and rear axles indicate a lack of attention to detail. The failure in both 2024 and 2025 due to tyre tread depth below the 1.6mm limit further suggests that the owner ignores basic consumable requirements until an MOT forces action. In person, check for uneven wear on the front discs and inspect the calipers for potential sticking, as the history shows the components are being run to their absolute mechanical limits.