2018 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · MB67 RLB

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2018 Ford Focus was conducted on 25 September 2025 and resulted in a pass, with no defects, advisories, or failures recorded. Reviewing the full MOT history supplied, every test from January 2022 through to September 2025 has returned a clean pass, with no recorded advisories, monitor items, or failure notices. This consistent and unbroken run of pass-with-zero-defect results is a positive indicator of stable maintenance, suggesting that the vehicle has been kept in a roadworthy condition throughout the period covered. However, it is worth bearing in mind that a clean MOT record only confirms compliance with the prescribed test standards on the day of examination; it does not constitute a guarantee of overall mechanical condition, nor does it cover non-tested items such as the clutch, engine internals, or non-exhaust ancillaries. With approximately 91,506 miles recorded on an eight-year-old vehicle, the annual usage works out at around 11,438 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and class. The MOT history shows tests occurring at reasonably regular intervals without any conspicuous gaps, indicating the vehicle has been in consistent use rather than left standing for long periods. While this level of annual mileage is not high enough to suggest excessive wear on major drivetrain components, it is sufficient to have placed meaningful demand on consumable items such as brake pads, brake discs, tyres, the clutch, and suspension bushes. At this mileage, attention should be paid to items that have accumulated wear cycles even though they have not yet triggered an MOT failure or advisory. Given the clean MOT record and the moderate annual mileage, the prospective buyer should focus their inspection on age- and mileage-related deterioration that may not yet be severe enough to flag during MOT testing. The tyres, despite being inspected for tread depth at MOT, should be closely examined for sidewall cracking, perishing, or bulging, particularly given the vehicle's age, as rubber compounds degrade with time irrespective of mileage. Brake discs should be checked for corrosion around the outer edge and for any signs of binding calipers, which is common on cars that see mixed urban and short-journey use. The 12-volt battery should be load-tested, as original units on eight-year-old cars are often near the end of their service life, and the condition and dates of all fluid services — engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid — should be verified, as brake fluid in particular is hygroscopic and benefits from replacement every two to three years regardless of mileage. During a test drive, the buyer should listen for any suspension clonks or knocking over uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar links, drop links, or top mount bearings. Steering should feel precise without vibration or pulling, and the clutch should engage smoothly without slipping or juddering. The engine should start promptly from cold, run smoothly without excessive smoke from the exhaust, and maintain steady idle. Any hesitation, uneven running, or unusual noises from the transmission would warrant further investigation. Finally, the service book should be examined to confirm regular maintenance at appropriate intervals, and a compression or diagnostic check would provide additional reassurance given the vehicle's age and accumulated mileage.