2021 Ford Focus ST-Line Edition Mhev 1.0L Petrol · YP71 LBG

Three recorded MOT tests on this 2021 Ford Focus ST-Line Edition MHEV demonstrate a clean roadworthiness track record, with no failures and only one minor advisory logged across the period from 2024 to 2026. The most recent examination on 18 June 2026 resulted in a pass alongside an advisory regarding a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on its edge, sized 215/50/17. The prior two tests, in October 2024 and June 2025, were passed with no defects recorded at all, indicating that apart from this isolated tyre observation, the vehicle has not drawn attention to any other wear or deterioration items during statutory inspection. The overall trend is therefore one of consistent compliance, with the single advisory being limited in scope rather than indicative of broader mechanical decline. With 31,034 miles recorded at the latest test on a five-year-old vehicle, the annual accumulation rate sits at roughly 6,207 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and segment. There is no significant testing gap visible in the record, with examinations conducted at sensible intervals consistent with regular use rather than prolonged standing or sporadic activity. The recorded mileages imply steady, moderate usage, meaning that consumables such as brake friction material, tyres, and suspension components should have experienced wear proportional to that mileage rather than the accelerated degradation often associated with very high annual mileages. Equally, the absence of any unusual mileage jumps between tests suggests the odometer readings are consistent and there is no immediate concern regarding mileage integrity within the recorded MOT history. For a prospective buyer, the nearside rear tyre advisory warrants a specific check, as edge wear on a single rear tyre can point to alignment issues, camber irregularities, or simply that the tyre has been run for an extended period without rotation. On inspection, the tread depth across all four tyres should be measured, and the nearside rear should be examined for uneven wear across its width, particularly feathering or shoulder wear. Given the moderate mileage, the brake discs and pads, along with the rear brake components, should be physically inspected for wear approaching the service limit, as these items are commonly due for attention in this mileage bracket. A test drive should include firm braking from speed to confirm there is no pedal judder or pulling to one side, which could indicate warped front discs or a binding caliper, and the steering should be checked for any pulling or uneven self-centring that might suggest alignment deviation. On the suspension side, despite no advisories being recorded, a test drive over uneven surfaces at low speed is advisable to detect any knocking or clonking from the front MacPherson strut top mounts, anti-roll bar links, or lower control arm bushes, as these are known wear items on the Focus platform and may not yet have reached advisory threshold. The coil springs should be visually checked for any signs of corrosion or fracture, particularly at the lower coils, given that advisory-level surface rust on suspension springs is a common finding on Focus models approaching mid-life. The exhaust system should be inspected for any signs of corrosion at the mounting brackets and joints, and the engine bay examined for any oil seepage around the cam cover and the mild hybrid 48V system components, as early signs of oil misting or staining on the block would warrant closer attention. Overall, the clean MOT record suggests no major underlying defects have been formally flagged, but a targeted physical inspection of the advisory tyre, the brakes, and the suspension remains prudent before purchase.