2022 Ford Focus Titanium Style Ecoblue 1.5L Diesel · YR72 MLJ

With no recorded defects across the available DVSA test history, the mechanical story for this Ford Focus is one of clean roadworthiness on paper. The most recent assessment on 1 September 2025 returned a pass with no advisories or failure items logged, and the only other entry, a failed test on 29 August 2025, similarly shows no defects recorded, suggesting either an administrative refusal, a retest following repair, or a last-minute cancellation rather than a substantive mechanical issue. There is simply no pattern of component wear, corrosion, or recurring concerns visible in the data to interpret, which on its own is encouraging but should be read in context of the very thin testing footprint for what is now a four-year-old vehicle. That clean record sits against a notably high annual mileage of approximately 19,960 miles per year, well above the typical 8,000 to 12,000 miles expected of a car of this age. Over 79,842 miles in four years, the diesel EcoBlue engine, clutch or automatic transmission internals, turbocharger, dual-mass flywheel if fitted, and particulate filter have all been worked considerably harder than average. Diesel Focuses covering this kind of ground commonly show accelerated wear on front brake discs and pads, rear suspension components, and the lower engine oil sealing areas, and the diesel particulate filter may be closer to requiring forced regeneration or replacement than a lower-mileage equivalent. The mileage gap between MOT entries is also narrow, indicating the vehicle has been in continuous service rather than laid up, which reduces concerns about dormant corrosion or seized components but does mean every consumable has been cycled through more frequently. For a prospective buyer, the absence of advisories means there is no specific component flagged to chase down, but the mileage profile dictates where the test drive attention should fall. Listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly indicative of worn anti-roll bar links, wishbone bushes, or top mounts, and feel for vagueness or a pulling sensation in the steering that could point to worn track rod ends or strut bearings. On the brakes, check for judder through the pedal under firm application, which on a high-mileage diesel Focus often signals warped front discs rather than pad wear alone, and listen for any scraping or binding as the car rolls to a stop. Under the bonnet, look for fresh staining around the rocker cover gasket, the oil filter housing, and the lower bellhousing area, all common seepage points on the EcoBlue at this kind of mileage, and confirm the coolant level is clean and topped up, as EGR and water pump related issues are a known weak point on this engine family. A final check before purchase should focus on the items MOT testing does not cover in depth. Verify the timing belt or chain service interval has been documented, as the EcoBlue chain is known to stretch on higher-mileage examples, and inspect the underside of the vehicle on a ramp for any oil residue around the turbocharger, intercooler hoses, and exhaust manifold. Confirm the DPF has no stored fault codes via an OBD scan, as a unit that has been repeatedly forced into regeneration on short journeys or, conversely, long motorway runs, can show elevated soot loading even without a warning light. With the test history clean but the mileage substantially above average, the priority is confirming that routine servicing has been kept strictly to schedule and that the major wear items expected at this odometer reading have been addressed rather than left until failure.