2019 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · MT69 AEV

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, following a clean MOT pass on 12 June 2025 at 51,783 miles. While the most recent result is positive, the history reveals a recurring pattern of immediate failures followed by successful retests within very short timeframes. This suggests a reactive approach to maintenance, where the owner only addresses specific mechanical or safety issues once prompted by an official test failure rather than following a preventative service schedule. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical annual usage for this age, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. Between the May 2023 test at 25,579 miles and the May 2024 test at 39,264 miles, the car covered 13,685 miles. The more recent interval between May 2024 and June 2025 saw a slightly lower but still normal usage increase of 12,519 miles. These regular intervals indicate the vehicle is used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps keep seals and components supple. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components that triggered the failures in 2024 and 2025. Although the provided record does not list the specific defects for those failures, the proximity of the failures to the passes often points to minor items like light bulbs, tyre pressure, or minor fluid leaks. Given the age and mileage, a close look at the suspension bushes and the condition of the brake discs is necessary to ensure no accelerated wear is occurring. The buyer should also verify that the issues which led to the recent retests have been properly rectified rather than merely masked.