2020 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · WM69 WDW

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT in December 2025 with 77,285 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable following a period of neglect in late 2024. While the history shows a lapse in preventative care, the subsequent clean pass indicates that the previous owner addressed the flagged issues and maintained the vehicle to a passing standard. The mileage profile reflects high usage for its age, averaging approximately 13,000 miles per year over the six-year period. There is a consistent pattern of high accumulation, with 13,400 miles covered between December 2023 and November 2024, and another 14,300 miles recorded between November 2024 and December 2025. This high mileage places significant demand on wear-related components, particularly the drivetrain, suspension geometry, and braking system. The failure in November 2024 at 62,983 miles highlights a specific disregard for basic maintenance. The tester flagged rear brake pads below the legal limit and both front tyres with excessive inner-edge wear. This tyre pattern suggests potential misalignment or worn suspension bushes that have caused uneven scrubbing. A buyer must inspect the front suspension components for signs of play or wear and verify that current tyres show even wear to ensure the previous alignment issue was properly rectified. Given the high mileage and the previous brake failure, a physical inspection should focus on the remaining thickness of the brake discs and the integrity of the shock absorbers. Check for binding calipers or uneven heat discoloration which often occurs on high-mileage vehicles. While the record shows no structural corrosion to date, the rapid rate of use means that rubber components and exhaust hangers may be the end of their service life sooner than a lower-mileage equivalent.