2018 FORD FOCUS1.5L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection history. The most recent test on 26 September 2025 at 161,870 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This follows a clean pass in August 2025, suggesting that the vehicle has maintained a consistent standard of upkeep through its most recent testing cycles. The mileage accumulation is significant for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between July 2024 and September 2025, the car covered approximately 54,000 miles. This high annual mileage, averaging over 20,000 miles per year, indicates heavy usage, likely consisting of long-distance motorway driving. While the MOT record remains clean of structural or mechanical failures, this level of use places considerable stress on the drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system and chassis. High-mileage vehicles often show signs of premature wear in the coil springs, shock absorbers, and various suspension bushes. Given the rapid accumulation of miles, I recommend checking for any signs of corrosion on the underbody and inspecting the brake discs for uneven wear or scoring, which can occur with heavy usage. The record shows a failure on 29 July 2024 at 107,268 miles, though the specific defect was not documented in this summary. Since the vehicle has passed all subsequent tests, any previous issues appear to have been rectified. However, the sheer distance covered since that failure means the buyer should verify the service history to ensure that oil changes and fluid replacements have been performed according to the manufacturer's schedule.