2018 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · NX68 TLJ

The 2018 Ford Focus presents a stable, broadly well-maintained roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 2026-06-15 at 75,366 miles resulting in a pass. The maintenance trend is largely consistent, showing no escalating mechanical failures or structural corrosion concerns across the recorded history. The only recurring advisory, a slightly distorted nearside front road wheel, has appeared in three of the last four tests, suggesting a minor, non-progressive issue that has not worsened sufficiently to cause a failure. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,420 miles per year. The annual tests from 2022 through 2026 show a regular pattern of approximately 4,500 to 5,000 miles added between each inspection, with no significant gaps or sudden jumps in recorded distance. This consistent usage pattern implies the vehicle has been driven regularly rather than sitting idle for extended periods, which supports the absence of long-term standing corrosion or seized components. The most recent test flagged the same nearside front wheel distortion noted previously, alongside advisories from the prior year regarding worn front brake pads and front tyres close to the legal limit. The brake pad and tyre advisories from 2025-06-20 at 70,372 miles have not reappeared in the latest pass, indicating these consumable items were likely replaced in the intervening months. A prospective buyer should still verify the current condition of the front brake discs and pads, as well as the tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, to confirm the work was completed to a satisfactory standard. Beyond consumables, the persistent nearside front wheel distortion warrants closer inspection. A buyer should check for any visible rim damage, uneven tyre wear, or play in the front suspension bushes and wheel bearings that could indicate an underlying impact or fatigue issue. The clean structural and corrosion record across all tests is reassuring, but a physical inspection of the underside for any fresh stone chips or surface rust around suspension mounting points remains prudent given the vehicle's age and mileage.