2018 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · SB18 EVV

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of deferred repairs regarding suspension and braking components. The most recent test in June 2025 at 65,850 miles identified multiple issues including a worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and worn bushes on both rear suspension trailing arm pins. While the car passed, the persistence of these suspension faults across several testing cycles suggests that the owner is only addressing components once they reach an advisory stage rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. Between June 2022 at 40,651 miles and June 2025 at 65,850 miles, the car covered over 25,000 miles, indicating a steady usage pattern. There are no significant gaps in the records that would suggest long periods of inactivity, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and brake corrosion, yet the recurring mechanical faults persist despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the tester flagged a distorted nearside road wheel in 2024 and continued play in the anti-roll bar linkage through 2025. The braking system shows a recurring history of thin pads and pitted discs dating back to the 2022 failure and 2023. Verify the current state of the rear brake calipers and discs, as the record indicates a pattern of wearing thin over time. Additionally, check the rear suspension bushes for further tearing, as the 2025 advisory confirmed wear on both the nearside and offside trailing arms.