2018 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · WM68 FVL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend toward improving maintenance. The most recent inspection conducted in December 2025 at 43,200 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety and emissions standards. This follows a clean result from December 2024 at 39,514 miles, suggesting that previous mechanical concerns have been addressed by the owner. The mileage pattern is consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per annum. The data shows steady usage between annual tests, with increments of 3,500 to 4,000 miles recorded in each interval between 2021 and 2025. This low mileage typically implies less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it increases the likelihood of dry-rot in rubber-based parts due to age rather than distance travelled. A buyer should pay specific attention to the tyres and brakes despite the low mileage. The December 2023 test at 35,125 miles flagged cracking and perishing on the nearside front and rear tyres, which is a common symptom of low-use vehicles sitting stationary for extended periods. Similarly, the 2021 record noted thin brake pads on both axles. While these appear to have been rectified, an in-person inspection should verify that the discs lack excessive corrosion and that the current tyres do not show signs of sidewall cracking or flat-spot.