2018 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · NU18 AEN

The most recent MOT on 19 April 2025 recorded 78 822 miles and returned a PASS with no defects, indicating the vehicle is currently roadworthy and the maintenance trend is improving after the failures noted in the 2024 test. The earlier 17 September 2024 entry showed a PASS followed by a FAIL on the same day due to an inoperative engine MIL and an offside rear nail in the tyre, suggesting a temporary lapse in engine management system health and a puncture risk that has since been resolved. Mileage accumulation has been steady at roughly 9 850 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an eight‑year‑old Focus. The MOT interval has shifted from the usual September date to an April test, likely reflecting the vehicle’s age and the owner’s scheduling preferences. The data shows consistent annual mileage gains without abrupt spikes, and the record is relatively clean apart from the tyre‑related advisories. Tyre condition is the recurring theme in the history: a rear nail in September 2024, front‑tyre wear close to the legal limit in September 2023, and a sidewall damage advisory in September 2022. The engine MIL malfunction in 2024 also warrants attention. A buyer should inspect all four tyres for embedded objects, uneven wear, and sidewall integrity, check the suspension bushes and coil springs for excessive play, and examine the brake discs and calipers for binding or corrosion. The engine management system should be scanned for stored codes, and the exhaust system inspected for leaks or excessive emissions. Structural integrity appears sound, but the pattern of tyre wear and the past sidewall damage suggest the vehicle has been subjected to moderate road hazards. A thorough visual check for rust around wheel arches, underbody panels, and the chassis is advisable, as is verifying that the recent MOT’s “no defects” status includes a full brake performance test and a clean emission reading. This focused inspection will confirm whether the improving MOT trend reflects genuine mechanical health or merely the absence of reported defects.