2019 Ford Focus 1.5L Petrol · EN68 SZP

A pattern of front and rear tyre edge wear is the defining mechanical thread running through this Focus's MOT history, appearing as paired advisories on both nearside and offside front tyres in early 2022 and resurfacing on the central front and offside rear tyres at the most recent test on 20 April 2026. Across five recorded tests, the vehicle has passed every inspection without a single failure or refusal, and three consecutive tests (2023, 2024, 2025) were returned with no advisories at all. That said, the tyre wear pattern is not random noise; it has reappeared across two separate test intervals on different axles, which points to an underlying geometry or suspension behaviour rather than simple rubber ageing. With 48,395 miles accumulated over roughly seven years, annual mileage averages around 6,900 miles, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and is consistent with regular rather than excessive use. There are no significant gaps in the testing record, with annual MOTs recorded from 2022 through 2026, suggesting the vehicle has remained in continuous service rather than being laid up for extended periods. This steady accumulation rate should translate to proportionate wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs and clutches, without the elevated wear rates that often accompany high-mileage cars, but equally without the brake disc corrosion and dry-baked rubber issues that can afflict very low-mileage vehicles. For a prospective buyer, the recurring edge-wear advisories warrant particular attention on the test drive. Inner-edge tyre wear on both front tyres simultaneously is a classic indicator of toe misalignment, while uneven shoulder wear can also point to worn suspension bushes, top mounts, droplinks or dampers that are no longer holding geometry within specification. On a road evaluation, listen for clonks or knocks from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, pay attention to any steering wander, tracking bias or vibration through the wheel, and inspect the inner and outer shoulders of all four tyres for feathering or step wear. Also check the rear tyres carefully, as the 2026 advisory noted the offside rear approaching the legal limit, and verify that the tracking has been addressed with a recent four-wheel alignment printout or invoice. Beyond the tyres, the absence of any brake, exhaust, suspension or corrosion advisories across five tests is a neutral data point rather than proof of mechanical soundness. A physical inspection should still cover the brake discs for lipping or surface corrosion, the flexible brake hoses and underbody pipes for any rust pitting, and the rear beam and subframe mounting areas for corrosion, an area where Fords of this era can be vulnerable. Confirm that the tyre size currently fitted matches the 235/40/18 specification recorded at the 2026 test and that all four tyres are of compatible age and type, as mismatched fitments can themselves trigger uneven loading and accelerated edge wear.