2018 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · FH18 HNF

The 2018 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 June 2025 at 77,169 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failure on 22 June 2023 at 50,893 miles, which the record shows with no defects listed, followed two days later by a pass at 51,147 miles on 24 June 2023. This suggests an administrative or retest anomaly rather than a mechanical fault, and the subsequent clean passes confirm the vehicle has remained structurally and mechanically sound. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for an eight-year-old car, averaging roughly 9,646 miles per year. The odometer moved from 38,112 miles at the June 2022 test to 51,147 miles by June 2023, then 63,345 miles in June 2024, and 77,169 miles in June 2025. The yearly increments of around 12,000 to 14,000 miles show consistent private or light-use motoring with no standing periods or sudden high-use spikes. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, recording no worn tyres, corroded suspension bushes, or brake disc wear across the lifespan. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. The June 2023 failure with no defects noted warrants confirmation that the DVSA entry reflects a paperwork or emissions equipment reset rather than a suppressed fault. Given the age, examine front coil springs, subframe corrosion, and rear trailing arm bushes for early fatigue not yet captured by MOT thresholds. Check brake calipers for binding and measure pad and disc thickness, as consumable wear between tests is not logged. Verify the exhaust emissions system and undertray condition. The history implies a conscientious owner who addressed issues promptly, but independent verification of suspension integrity and structural paint condition remains prudent before purchase.