2018 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · CX18 LJO

The 2018 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 14 February 2026 at 45,226 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding annual tests show the same clean outcome. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the full five-year DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test regime. Recorded mileage sits at 45,226 miles against an eight-year age, averaging roughly 5,653 miles per year. The tests confirm light use: 25,020 miles on 13 February 2023, 31,131 on 21 February 2024, 38,699 on 20 February 2025, and 45,226 by February 2026. Annual accumulation stayed near 6,500 to 7,000 miles with no gaps or sudden jumps. The clean record gives little to interrogate, though low mileage with a February 2025 failure carrying no listed defects suggests an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and likely periods of standing. Low-use vehicles often develop perished rubber components and surface corrosion unseen by the MOT laser. The absence of flagged faults does not exempt the Focus from checks on structural integrity and exhaust emissions at point of sale. Verify the February 2025 failure reason with DVSA, as the nil-defect entry is atypical. Otherwise, the history implies conscientious upkeep by previous keepers and no recurring consumable neglect such as tyre tread or wiper blade omissions.