2018 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · GX68 JYY

The 2018 Ford Focus presents a largely stable maintenance profile through its MOT history, with the most recent test conducted on 16 December 2025 at 29,725 miles passing with two minor advisories. The offside front tyre worn on the inner edge points to a possible tracking or suspension alignment issue rather than simple neglect, while the corroded offside rear brake disc is a common surface condition on lightly used vehicles and does not indicate a serious mechanical failure. The trend across the record is broadly stable, with no escalating or recurring structural defects, though the pattern of tyre wear suggests ongoing attention to wheel alignment is warranted. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,716 miles per year. Between the December 2021 test at 17,089 miles and December 2022 at 21,114 miles, approximately 4,025 miles were covered in twelve months, and the annual increments remained consistent at around 2,200 to 3,600 miles thereafter, with the final recorded jump from 26,119 miles in December 2024 to 29,725 miles in December 2025 representing about 3,606 miles in a year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, and the annual tests have been completed consistently each December without missed years, indicating regular if infrequent use rather than long periods of prolonged standing. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, specifically checking the offside front tyre for continued inner-edge wear and having the tracking and camber settings verified, as this pattern can indicate a worn suspension bush or a misaligned subframe. The corroded offside rear brake disc flagged in the most recent test warrants a close visual check for pitting or lipping that could compromise braking efficiency, along with an inspection of the rear caliper for any binding tendency. Given the low annual mileage, rubber components such as suspension bushes, brake hoses, and exhaust mounts should be examined for age-related deterioration rather than purely mileage-driven wear, as perished rubber on a lightly used car can present a greater risk than on a higher-mileage example.