2018 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · AE18 XBC

The 2018 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 2 April 2026 at 111,467 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the usable history, with the two earlier failures on 29 March 2025 at 97,444 miles and 2 April 2024 at 85,134 miles both showing no defects logged, implying administrative or presentational test issues rather than mechanical faults. No advisories or wear items appear at any stage, so the record gives no evidence of worsening condition. The odometer shows roughly 13,933 miles covered per year, which is high for an eight year old car and points to sustained motorway or commuter use rather than short local trips. Mileage moved from 85,135 at the April 2024 pass to 97,445 by April 2025, then to 111,467 by April 2026, an even accumulation of about 12,000 to 14,000 miles annually. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean beyond the two zero-defect failures, so the data alone reveals little about consumable replacement habits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the elevated annual mileage and age. The absence of recorded corrosion or structural integrity concerns is reassuring, but testers logged nothing on those points, so underside checks for rust and chassis condition remain sensible. Verify the reason for the two failed tests with the testing station, as the blank defect fields leave the cause unstated. Given the high mileage and clean advisory history, confirm in person that tyres, wiper blades, and fluid intervals reflect proper upkeep rather than deferred service. The record implies previous owners kept the car test compliant, yet the zero advisory pattern across 111,467 miles is unusual and warrants a scrutinising look at actual component wear.