2016 FORD FOCUS1.0L Petrol

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy; the most recent MOT on 27 July 2026 at 98 702 miles failed with an inoperative engine MIL, a rough front wheel bearing, worn front suspension arm ball joints, corroded coil springs front and rear, a corroded rear sub‑frame, a nail in the rear tyre, under‑inflated rear tyre, inner‑edge tyre wear and a windscreen chip. The pattern of failures over the past five years shows a clear worsening trend, with suspension and corrosion issues expanding from isolated advisories in 2022‑2023 to multiple component failures in 2024‑2026. Mileage accumulation has been steady at roughly 9 870 miles per year since 2016, reaching 98 702 miles by July 2026. MOT tests have been performed annually with intervals of 11‑13 months, indicating regular compliance checks. The consistent mileage growth suggests normal operating use rather than prolonged storage, and the record is free of significant gaps that would obscure wear progression. A buyer should inspect the front wheel bearing for roughness, examine the front lower suspension arm ball joint and rear suspension arm bushes for excessive play, and assess both coil springs and the rear sub‑frame for corrosion. Tyre condition must be verified: tread depth, proper inflation, and removal of embedded objects such as the recorded nail. The windscreen chip should be measured to ensure it does not impair driver visibility, and the engine management light should be scanned for stored fault codes. The front position lamp functionality also warrants a quick test, as it failed in 2024. The recurring coil spring corrosion and sub‑frame rust point to advancing corrosion that may affect handling and structural rigidity. A thorough under‑vehicle inspection for rust perforation and a chassis corrosion check are advisable. Suspension wear and tyre wear patterns indicate that basic maintenance was occasionally overlooked, so a pre‑purchase alignment and brake performance check will help confirm whether any underlying dynamics have been compromised.