2021 Ford Focus Titanium X Edition Mhev 1.0L Petrol · DM21 FRP

A clear pattern of rear brake disc wear dominates the roadworthiness history of this 2021 Ford Focus, with the rear discs flagged at both of the most recent MOT tests and the condition appearing to have progressed between visits. At the 2024 test the vehicle passed with no advisories recorded, suggesting the brake surfaces were within tolerance at that point. By the 2025 examination, an advisory was issued for the offside rear disc showing pitting or scoring, alongside a nearside rear disc wear note. The 2026 test returned the same pattern but expanded to advisories on both rear discs for pitting and scoring, although neither was deemed seriously weakened. The front brake items have not been flagged across the three recorded tests, which is consistent with rear discs carrying a disproportionate share of braking effort on this model due to the electronic parking brake and rear caliper arrangement. The repeated annual recurrence indicates that the rear brake friction surfaces are deteriorating on a predictable wear curve and are likely approaching the threshold where replacement becomes necessary at the next inspection. Mileage accumulation has been steady and unremarkable for the vehicle's age, with 37,068 miles recorded over roughly five years, equating to approximately 7,400 miles per year. The annual MOT entries show the mileage progressing broadly in line with this rate between tests, without any sudden spikes or extended periods off the road that would suggest a lay-up or atypical use. There is no missing test data and no recorded failures, only the pass-with-advisory entries already noted. This usage profile implies moderate, consistent driving rather than the stop-start urban punishment that accelerates brake and clutch wear, but the mileage is also not so low as to raise concerns about dried seals, stale fluids, or seized brake mechanisms from prolonged standing. Mechanically, this places the car in a position where consumable wear is progressing normally and the drivetrain should not yet be facing the kind of fatigue associated with high-mileage examples. Given the recurring rear disc advisories, any prospective buyer should prioritise a direct inspection of the rear braking system before purchase. The on-car measurement of each rear disc should be requested or independently verified, as pitting and scoring that has now appeared on both sides over consecutive years is typically indicative of the discs reaching the manufacturer's minimum thickness or developing surface corrosion that the pads can no longer keep clean. On a test drive, listen for any grumbling, grinding, or rubbing noise from the rear wheels on light throttle, and feel for judder through the brake pedal or steering wheel under firm application, which would suggest the disc runout has worsened beyond the advisory stage. The rear caliper slides and electronic parking brake mechanism should be exercised to confirm they release cleanly, as sticking calipers will accelerate the type of uneven disc wear already being recorded. Beyond the brakes, the broader test record gives no indication of suspension, steering, exhaust, or corrosion concerns, and with no advisories recorded on any front axle component, the undercarriage is likely in reasonable order. Nevertheless, it would be prudent to check for any knocking from the rear suspension over speed humps or uneven surfaces, as the multi-link rear configuration fitted to higher-spec Focus models can develop worn trailing arm bushes that only become apparent under load. The tyres should be inspected for uneven shoulder wear, which can point to alignment issues not necessarily captured at MOT. Finally, given that the rear discs are on a documented trajectory of deterioration, factoring the cost of a matched pair of rear discs and fresh pads into any price negotiation is a sensible precaution, as the next MOT could easily convert those advisories into failure items if surface wear progresses further.