2019 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · KM19 CFJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 31,780 miles passed, it carried an advisory for thin rear brake pads. This mirrors an identical advisory from the March 2025 test at 28,128 miles, indicating that the owner only addresses brake components when they approach failure limits rather than during scheduled service intervals. At approximately seven years old, the recorded mileage of 31,780 miles is significantly low, averaging roughly 4,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-term usage, with only 3,652 miles driven between the March 2025 and March 2026 tests. However, low mileage does not insulate the vehicle from neglect, as evidenced by the uneven tyre wear and incorrectly mounted nearsside front wheel flagged during the 2024 failure. These issues suggest potential alignment problems or poor assembly work despite the low annual travel. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and tyre alignment during a physical inspection. The 2024 failure noted both front tyres were worn on the edge at 3.0mm, and the tester also identified a wheel that had been remounted incorrectly. This points to potential issues with suspension bushes or incorrect geometry that could accelerate component wear. Furthermore, the recurring advisory for thin rear brake pads across two years necessitates a thorough check of the rear calipers and discs to ensure the pistons are not seizing or causing uneven wear.