2018 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · AX67 EUO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in June 2025 at 87,971 miles flagged thinning front brake pads and a nearside rear inner tyre worn to the legal limit. This represents a departure from the clean records seen between 2021 and 2023, indicating that components are now being addressed only as they approach failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. There was a notable increase in usage between June 2023 and June 2024, where the car covered 17,600 miles in a single year, compared to the more modest 13,600-mile interval in the previous period. While the total mileage remains within a typical range for this age, the recent spike in usage likely explains the appearance of increased wear on consumables and braking components noted in the latest two MOT entries. A buyer should personally inspect the suspension and wheel geometry, as the recurring reports of edge wear on tyres in 2024 and 2025 suggest potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. The braking system requires a thorough look to ensure the thin pads have not scored the discs or caused excessive caliper damage. Given the transition from clean tests to multiple advisories, a check for rising corrosion on the underbody and exhaust system is advisable, though the record has not yet flagged any structural integrity concerns.