2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · AF16 AFX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing after initial failures. The most recent test on 24 October 2024 at 129,893 miles resulted in a clean pass, following a technical failure just five miles earlier on the same day. This suggests the previous owner was proactive in rectifying immediate defects identified by the tester, ensuring the car met minimum safety standards for the current testing period. The mileage profile indicates high-intensity usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,000 miles per annum. Data shows a significant accumulation of 17,283 miles between October 2022 (100,811 miles) and November 2023 (118,094 miles), followed by another 11,799 miles covered in the following eleven months. This consistent high-mileage pattern places accelerated mechanical stress on the drivetrain, suspension geometry, and braking system compared to lower-mileage examples. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most susceptible to wear from high-mileage operation. Given the mileage, a thorough check of the control arms, coil springs, and suspension bushes is necessary to identify perished rubber or excessive play. The braking system should also be scrutinized for thin discs or signs of caliper seizing, as high-frequency use often accelerates component degradation. While the digital MOT record is currently clean, the structural integrity of the chassis should be verified for corrosion, which can frequently manifest on vehicles of this age and usage regardless of recent pass results.