2018 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · K26 MAT

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The latest test on 8 September 2025 at 42,804 miles resulted in a failure due to thin rear brake pads and multiple tyre defects. While the vehicle passed upon immediate retest that same day, the presence of these faults suggests the owner is only addressing defects once they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,350 miles per annum. There is a significant gap in usage between September 2021 at 16,305 miles and October 2022 at 22,077 miles, where the car covered fewer than 6,000 miles in a year. This low use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which aligns with the recurring issues regarding tyre perishing and cracking noted in 2021, 2022, and 2025. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the tyres, as the record shows a persistent pattern of exposed cords, cuts, and perishing across a four-year span. The rear brake system requires close scrutiny for uneven wear or sticking calipers, given the 2025 failure for thin pads despite low mileage. Additionally, the stretched bonnet cable noted in 2024 should be checked to ensure it still functions reliably without risk of seizing. While no structural corrosion has been flagged yet, the low-mileage history justifies a check for dry rot in the suspension bushes and fluid degradation that often accompanies long periods of standing.