2020 Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev 1.0L Petrol · OV70 EWA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift towards reactive reactive care. In the most recent test in September 2025 at 70,891 miles, the car initially failed due to multiple safety-critical defects. While it passed the re-test, the presence of thin brake pads, exposed ply cords on a tyre, and a worn track rod end indicates that the previous owner only addressed faults once they triggered a failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage progression is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,800 miles per annum. The record jumps from 24,634 miles in September 2023 to 44,289 miles in September 2024, representing a period of nearly 20,000 miles in a single year. The subsequent increase of 26,602 miles by the 2025 test confirms this accelerated usage, which explains the rapid wear on consumable components like tyres and the braking system. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the tester flagged the nearside front track rod end ball joint with play in 2025. This component affects steering precision and can cause uneven tyre wear if neglected. Furthermore, the front brake pads should be measured immediately as they were nearing replacement during the last inspection. The frayed nearside rear seat belt remains a persistent minor defect that should be verified to ensure the webbing has not compromised the structural integrity of the restraint.