2018 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · FJ68 NTT

The 2018 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 February 2026 at 108,228 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failed attempt with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in March 2025 at 98,463 miles, February 2024 at 86,236 miles, and March 2023 at 60,033 miles all passed cleanly with no advisories raised. The mileage pattern sits high for an eight-year-old vehicle. At 108,228 recorded miles the average annual use runs near 13,500 miles, with a pronounced jump of over 26,000 miles between the March 2023 and February 2024 examinations. That surge implies heavy commuting or business use in the 2023 to 2024 period. The DVSA data is sparse on fault detail, showing zero advisories across every entry, so no wear trends on consumables or mechanical items were formally logged by testers. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the elevated annual mileage and the 2023 to 2024 accumulation spike. The clean MOT record offers no evidence of structural corrosion or binding calipers, yet testers recorded no advisories even at high mileages, which can mean issues were missed or the car was presented in genuine order. Verify the February 2026 failure with no defects against DVLA systems to confirm it was a paperwork error and not a suppressed mechanical reject. Given the consistent passes, previous owners appear to have maintained basic test compliance, but the lack of any flagged tyre or wiper wear across 48,000 miles of recent use warrants a physical check of those consumables before purchase.