2018 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · DA18 AAJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following its most recent pass on 10 April 2026 at 63,878 miles. While the current status is compliant, the history shows a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive upkeep. The transition from a failed test in April 2025 to a clean pass in April 2026 indicates that the previously identified defects were addressed, but the recurring nature of certain issues suggests inconsistent attention to consumable components. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical UK usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 26,691 miles in April 2023 to 63,878 miles in April 2026. This gradual increase suggests regular use rather than long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate the risks of seized calipers or perished rubber components often found on low-mileage, stationary vehicles. A buyer must pay close attention to the suspension and wheel alignment. The MOT history reveals a persistent issue with tyre wear patterns, specifically both front tyres being worn on inner edges in March 2024 and both rear tyres showing inner edge wear in April 2025. These repeated advisories and failures strongly suggest underlying geometry issues, such as worn suspension bushes, damaged control arms, or misaligned camber settings. The failure in April 2025 regarding ply and cords being exposed on the offside front tyre further highlights that tyre replacement has been delayed until the point of legal failure. The braking system also requires a physical inspection. The April 2025 failure noted thin front brake pads, and while the 2026 test passed, the history of tyre wear and brake component depletion implies that maintenance is often performed only when defects become critical. A thorough check of the brake discs for uneven wear and the suspension components for play is necessary to ensure the recurring alignment issues have been professionally rectified.