2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · BD16 YYR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. The most recent test on 2 December 2025 at 135,556 miles resulted in a pass following a failure just seven miles prior due to a tyre pressure monitoring malfunction, multiple lamp failures, and obstructed inspections by child seats. While the immediate faults were rectified quickly, the recurring nature of electrical and lighting failures suggests that the owner only addresses defects when they directly threaten the MOT certificate. The mileage profile indicates consistent high-mileage annual use, averaging approximately 13,500 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between June 2019 (57,322 miles) and December 2020 (70,510 miles), where the vehicle covered over thirteen thousand miles in eighteen months. This high mileage puts significant strain on wear-related components. The record shows a clean result in the December 2024 test at 127,611 miles, but the subsequent failures in 2025 highlight a return to neglected minor maintenance. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension and alignment, as the record shows recurring issues with nearside front tyres wearing unevenly on edges in both 2021 and 2023. This pattern often indicates worn bushes or incorrect tracking geometry that requires professional attention to resolve. The history of brake fluid being at minimum levels in 2021 and thin pads noted in 2020 suggests that the braking system has not been serviced regularly. Given the high mileage, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the subframe and the integrity of the exhaust system is essential, as these were not explicitly detailed in the recent advisories but are common failure points for this model at this age.