2018 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · YX57 ACE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing tests. The most recent inspection conducted on 13 January 2026 at 74,354 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean results in late 2023 and 2024, suggesting that the previous owners maintained the vehicle sufficiently to avoid recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. A significant gap of 19,000 miles occurred between December 2022 and December 2023, followed by a more rapid accumulation of over 20,000 miles in the following two years. The failure recorded in December 2023 at 54,255 miles was immediately rectified by a pass on the retest later the same day, suggesting a minor component-related failure that was addressed promptly rather than becoming a long-term issue. While the recent records show no outstanding mechanical risks, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to wear at the 75,000-mile mark. Examine the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and lateral links, as these often show fatigue at this mileage. Given the lack of advisories in the last two tests, check the brake discs for deep scoring or uneven thinning and inspect the underside for signs of corrosion to ensure the structural integrity remains as sound as the MOT records suggest.