2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · R77 DCF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 37,205 miles passed with advisories for a corroded exhaust and a nearside rear tyre nearing the legal limit. While the car consistently passes tests, the recurring nature of specific component failures suggests that parts are only addressed when they approach failure points during the annual inspection. At 37,205 miles, this ten-year-old Focus has significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-usage patterns, for example, only 4,502 miles recorded between October 2024 and November 2025. This low annual mileage often results in less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it also increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubberized parts, seals, and metalwork, which is evident in the corrosion issues noted throughout the record. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension, as both front front upper coil springs were flagged for corrosion in the November 2023 and October 2024 tests. Despite passing, the repeated mention of corrosion on these structural components indicates an environment prone to accelerated rust. The corroded exhaust noted in the 2025 test also requires a physical inspection to ensure the thinning has not progressed to a point that would lead to imminent structural failure. The history also reveals a pattern of neglecting tyre wear, with advisories for worn edges appearing in 2019, 2022, and 2025. This suggests the previous owners delayed tyre replacements until they became legally problematic. An in-person inspection should verify the current alignment to rule out uneven tyre wear and check the undercarriage for further surface rust beyond what the tester flagged on the exhaust and springs.