2018 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · MX68 WMC

A pattern of recent clean testing follows a period of restricted inspection capability and a single tyre-related failure. While the vehicle passed its most recent test on 14 November 2025 without any recorded defects, the history shows a brief lapse in compliance in November 2024 when it failed due to a dangerous defect regarding the nearside rear tyre tread depth being below the 1.6mm legal requirement. Prior to this, the 2023 inspection was limited by the presence of engine covers, under trays, and sill covers, which prevented the inspector from verifying the condition of the inner CV gaiters, fuel pipes, and brake pipes. The recorded mileage of 58,633 miles over approximately eight years represents an average annual accumulation of roughly 7,329 miles. This usage profile is consistent with typical light-to-moderate road use rather than heavy motorway commuting or excessive short-trip urban driving. Mechanically, this level of mileage suggests that while major drivetrain components may not have reached high-wear thresholds, consumables such as suspension bushes, brake discs, and tyres will have undergone regular cycles of use. The consistency in annual mileage indicates a steady usage pattern without significant periods of long-term stationary storage or sudden, heavy mileage spikes. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the components that were obscured during the 2023 MOT test. Because the under tray and floor pan covers prevented a direct view of the inner CV gaiters, fuel pipes, and brake pipes, a physical inspection of these areas is advisable to check for signs of splitting rubber, oil misting, or corrosion. On a test drive, listen for rhythmic clicking sounds when turning the steering wheel at low speeds, which could indicate failing CV joints, and check for any dampness or weeping around the fuel and brake line connections. Furthermore, the 2024 failure regarding tyre tread depth highlights the need to inspect the current condition of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns. Uneven wear can be a symptom of underlying suspension issues, such as worn shock absorbers or misaligned geometry. During the test drive, pay close attention to the steering response for any pulling to one side and listen for knocks or knocks from the suspension when driving over uneven surfaces or speed bumps, which would suggest wear in the bushes or linkages that were not explicitly flagged in the recent clean records.