2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · SG66 ACY

The 2016 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 31 December 2025 at 163,790 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 7 November 2024 test at 162,638 miles also passed cleanly. The only blemish in the sequence is a failure on 25 September 2024 at 162,506 miles, though the tester logged no specific defects, implying an administrative or unrecorded issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage sits high for a ten-year-old vehicle at 163,790 recorded miles, averaging roughly 16,379 miles per year. The records show consistent annual use: 134,580 miles in September 2022, 148,867 miles in September 2023, then 162,506 by September 2024. A short 1,132-mile gap to the November 2024 pass and a further 1,152 miles to the December 2025 test indicate reduced running in the final year. The sparse history with five entries across four years leaves limited visibility, but the clean passes suggest the previous owner kept basic statutory testing current. The September 2024 failure with no defects noted warrants a check of the DVSA refusal reason, as it may reflect a documentation or emissions meter anomaly rather than worn components. Given the high mileage, a buyer should physically inspect front suspension arms and bushes, rear coil springs, brake disc thickness, and caliper operation for binding. Exhaust emissions and underbody structural integrity should be examined for corrosion, particularly around sills and subframes exposed to winter road salt over the vehicle's service life.