2019 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · DP69 RLX

The 2019 Ford Focus presents a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent test, conducted on 20 August 2025 at 36,542 miles, passed with zero defects or advisories, which is a strong indicator of sound mechanical health at that point. The previous test on 29 August 2024 at 32,063 miles was also completely clean. This back-to-back record of clear passes suggests the vehicle has been properly maintained in the last two years, with the earlier tyre wear issues from 2022 and 2023 having been fully resolved rather than left to deteriorate. The mileage profile is notably low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,220 miles per year. The annual intervals between tests show consistent but modest use: approximately 4,479 miles between August 2024 and August 2025, and around 6,571 miles between November 2023 and August 2024. The gap between the November 2022 test at 18,327 miles and the November 2023 test at 25,492 miles represents a slightly higher annual accumulation of 7,165 miles, which may indicate a period of heavier commuting or longer journeys. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest tampering or prolonged standing. The recurring theme across the earlier MOT entries is rear tyre condition. In November 2023, both the nearside and offside rear tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, indicating uneven wear patterns that could point to tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or incorrect inflation pressures. The November 2022 test flagged both rear tyres as cracking or perishing, which suggests the previous owner allowed the tyres to age beyond their service life before replacement. A prospective buyer should inspect the current rear tyres carefully for uneven tread wear and sidewall condition, and check the rear suspension components including trailing arm bushes and shock absorbers for any play or deterioration. The front tyres and brakes have not appeared on any MOT advisories, but given the low annual mileage, it is worth verifying that the front brake discs have not developed lipping from prolonged light use and that the exhaust system shows no signs of corrosion from short-trip driving patterns.