2021 Ford Focus Vignale Edition Mhev 1.0L Petrol · OU21 LUD

Across three recorded MOT tests spanning late 2023 through early December 2025, this 2021 Ford Focus Vignale MHEV has maintained a clean pass record with no failures, failures with repair, or refusals recorded against it. The defining mechanical story is the 2024 test, where four advisories were raised on a single inspection, followed by a completely clean pass at the December 2025 retest with no advisories or defects recorded. This suggests the wear items flagged in 2024 were either resolved through replacement before the most recent test or had not yet progressed to advisory status again, which is typical behaviour for serviceable brake pads and tyres on a lightly used vehicle. There are no advisories relating to corrosion, suspension components, exhaust integrity, lighting, or structural items anywhere in the history, which is a positive indicator for a vehicle approaching five years of age where surface rust and component deterioration commonly begin to appear on MOT records. The recorded mileage of 26,192 miles against an age of roughly five years equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 5,238 miles, which sits at the lower end of typical usage for a modern family hatchback. Testing intervals have been tightly clustered at approximately twelve months apart from November 2023 through December 2025, with no extended gaps that would suggest a long period off the road or untaxed storage. This consistent testing cadence provides reliable annual data points for tracking wear progression rather than leaving the buyer to interpret a single test after a multi-year absence. Low annual mileage such as this tends to reduce wear on high-cycle components like the clutch, drivetrain, and engine internals, but it can accelerate certain age-related issues such as brake disc corrosion from infrequent use, drying and cracking of rubber boots and bushes, and potential flat-spotting or sidewall deterioration of tyres that may sit in one position for extended periods. For the prospective buyer, the 2024 advisories on both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edge warrant specific attention during inspection. Even though the December 2025 test recorded no tyre advisories, edge wear on a front axle is frequently symptomatic of incorrect wheel alignment, worn suspension components, or steering geometry issues rather than simple tread depletion. On a test drive, the vehicle should be assessed for steering pull to one side, uneven steering return from full lock, or a vague or wandering feeling on a straight road, all of which would point to alignment or suspension wear. Additionally, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, or top mounts that may not yet have been flagged. The rear brake pad advisories from 2024 also merit focused inspection, particularly as the rear braking system on this MHEV variant incorporates regenerative braking logic that can lead to uneven pad wear between the front and rear axles, or rear calipers seizing due to infrequent activation on a low-mileage vehicle. During a test drive, the buyer should listen for any grinding, squealing, or rubbing noises from the rear wheels when the vehicle is in motion, and on a quiet road apply the brakes firmly from moderate speed to check for any pulling to one side, vibration through the pedal, or a spongy pedal feel that could indicate caliper binding or uneven pad deposition. A physical inspection should confirm whether the rear pads have been replaced with quality components since the advisory, and the condition of the rear brake discs should be checked for lipping, scoring, or corrosion around the outer edge, as corroded discs paired with new pads can produce harsh braking feel and reduced efficiency until the surfaces bed in.