2018 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · YM67 RHV

Across six recorded MOT tests spanning from January 2021 through September 2025, this 2018 Ford Focus has maintained an unbroken run of pass certificates with no failures and no dangerous or major defects ever recorded against it. The most recent test on 20 September 2025 was a clean pass with no advisories, continuing a pattern that has seen five of the six tests return with no advisory items at all. The single test that did flag advisories was the September 2023 examination, which noted coolant level low, a loose undertray, a non-excessive oil leak, perishing on both offside tyres, and an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its inner edge. None of these were repeated or progressed to failure status in the two subsequent tests, suggesting that the items raised in 2023 were addressed at the time. Overall, the recorded roadworthiness trajectory is stable and improving rather than showing any chronic deterioration. At 40,170 miles over roughly eight years, this Focus has covered an annual average of around 5,021 miles, which is notably below typical mileage for a vehicle of this age in the UK. The recorded odometer readings show steady, modest increments between tests, with no sudden jumps or unusual gaps in the testing history. Testing frequency has been consistent on an annual basis since 2021, with no prolonged period off the road. Mechanically, lower annual mileage tends to reduce wear on high-cycle components such as clutch friction material, brake discs and pads, and the engine itself, but it can also bring its own concerns around ageing of rubber seals, perished hoses, dried lubricants in infrequently worked joints, and corrosion that develops where moisture lingers on stationary underbody components. For a prospective buyer, the advisories from September 2023 are the most useful guide when prioritising a physical inspection. The mention of a non-excessive oil leak warrants a careful look at the engine and gearbox sump area, the rocker cover gasket, and the turbo oil feed and return lines if applicable, with attention to fresh staining or dampness on the bellhousing when cold. Coolant level being low previously could point to a slow leak from the radiator, a perished expansion tank, a failing water pump, or simply neglected topping up, so it is worth checking the expansion bottle for cracks, inspecting hoses for soft spots or staining, and watching the level during a test drive. The undertray advisory should prompt confirmation that the tray is now properly secured, as a loose or missing undertray can leave wiring and refrigerant lines exposed to road damage. On the road, particular attention should be paid to the suspension and steering geometry given the inner-edge tyre wear flagged on the offside front in 2023. Listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mount bearings. Any pulling to one side under braking or steady throttle should be investigated, as it can indicate tired track rod ends or a partially seized brake caliper returning unevenly. The tyres themselves should be inspected closely for inner shoulder wear, uneven tread across the axle, and any cracking in the sidewalls given the perishing advisory recorded two years ago. Finally, with the modest mileage and a clean recent pass, a thorough service history check covering cambelt or timing chain intervals, brake fluid age, and coolant replacement will be more revealing of the vehicle's true condition than the MOT record alone.