2018 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · NX68 TLK

The most recent MOT on 19 December 2025 at 48,670 miles recorded a pass, indicating the vehicle meets the statutory roadworthiness criteria at the time of testing. The earlier failure on 17 December 2025 for excessive carbon‑monoxide was remedied before the subsequent pass, and a similar pattern occurred in 2024 when a fractured anti‑roll bar linkage was repaired prior to a pass on the same day. This sequence shows a trend of corrective action rather than a worsening condition, suggesting the maintenance history is stabilising. Mileage has risen from 35,071 miles in December 2023 to 48,670 miles in December 2025, averaging roughly 6,600 miles per year. For an eight‑year‑old 2018 Focus this is within normal usage bounds and does not reveal any periods of unusually rapid accumulation or prolonged inactivity. The record contains no large gaps, and the incremental increase aligns with typical private‑owner patterns, implying consistent, if modest, utilisation. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the front suspension and emissions system. The 2024 anti‑roll bar linkage fracture, although repaired, warrants a visual inspection of the anti‑roll bar bushings and surrounding mounts for any lingering play or corrosion. The 2025 exhaust CO exceedance suggests the catalytic converter or engine tuning may have required adjustment; a functional emissions test and a check of the exhaust manifold for leaks are advisable. The near‑side front tyre sidewall damage noted in the 2025 pass is minor but indicates the tyre may be close to the end of its service life, so tread depth and sidewall integrity should be verified. While no brake or structural faults appear in the record, a thorough brake inspection and a check for any rust on the chassis will complete the due‑diligence.