2018 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · YP68 EBZ

A single dangerous defect stands out in this Focus's history: in September 2021 the car was presented with an offside front tyre worn below the 1.6mm legal minimum, a dangerous classification, alongside a nail in the nearside front tyre, an illuminated TPMS warning lamp, and a damaged nearside rear wheel arch panel deemed likely to cause injury. That same day it was retested and passed, indicating the defects were rectified promptly. Since then the record has been largely unremarkable: clean passes in 2022, 2024 and most recently on 25 October 2025, a 2023 pass carrying only a deteriorated rear registration plate advisory, and one further failure in October 2024 for an inoperative horn, which was rectified and passed two days later. The overall trend is stable to improving, with no recurring mechanical advisories for brakes, suspension, corrosion or emissions anywhere in the record. Recorded mileage of 89,033 miles over roughly eight years equates to about 11,100 miles per year, which is typical for a car of this age and suggests consistent, regular use rather than prolonged standing. There are no significant gaps in the annual testing sequence, with tests falling in late summer or autumn each year, so there is no evidence of extended off-road periods. This usage pattern means wear will have accumulated normally on consumables and running gear, so at this mileage items such as suspension bushes, dampers, brake discs and clutch components are within the age range where wear-related attention becomes increasingly likely, even though none have been flagged by testers to date. The tyre-related history from 2021 warrants a practical check rather than alarm. On inspection, verify that all four tyres show even tread wear across their width, since uneven shoulder wear on the front axle can indicate worn suspension components or tracking issues that a previous tyre failure may hint at. Confirm the TPMS warning lamp illuminates with ignition and extinguishes after start-up, and ask whether the system has given any trouble since, as sensor faults are common on cars of this age. The horn failure from 2024 was minor and quickly resolved, but operate the horn and all electrical switchgear during the viewing to confirm the repair has held. Beyond those points, the absence of any corrosion, brake, suspension or structural advisories across six recorded tests is a reasonable basis for confidence, though it is not proof of condition. On a test drive, listen for knocks or clonks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, check for steering pull or brake pedal judder under firm braking, and inspect the nearside rear wheel arch area where the 2021 body damage was recorded to confirm the repair is sound and free of rust. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible, but nothing in this record suggests a pattern of neglect or escalating mechanical deterioration.