2016 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · AX16 AEK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in proactive care. While the car passed its most recent test on 27 May 2026 at 80,325 miles, it had failed initially due to a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system and perishing on the nearside front tyre. This mirrors a failure in May 2025 at 79,103 miles, where both the monitoring system and two perishing tyres were flagged. These recurring failures suggest that the current owner is only addressing defects once they cause a failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical low-use vehicle profile, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. The record shows a steady accumulation between 2019 and 2024, where the mileage climbed from 32,004 to 76,766 miles. There is a notable jump in usage between May 2022 and May 2023, where the vehicle covered over 10,000 miles in a single year, compared to previous intervals. The overall age of the vehicle suggests that rubber-based components like hoses, bushings, and tyres are subject to age-related degradation rather than just mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the tyre pressure monitoring system, as it has remained a persistent fault for two consecutive years, likely indicating a faulty sensor or wiring harness issue that requires diagnostic attention. The history of perishing tyres indicates that the vehicle may sit for extended periods, which accelerates dry rot in rubber. An inspection should also check the suspension bushes for cracking and the underbody for corrosion, as the record provides no data on structural integrity or mechanical wear beyond basic consumable items.