2016 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · BJ16 RCV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding deferred consumable component replacements. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 47,245 miles passed, the tester flagged front tyres as worn close to the legal limit with edge wear. This follows a pattern established in April 2025 at 41,035 miles where both rear tyres and rear brake pads were noted as being dangerously thin. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, with intervals of roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles between tests from 2022 to 2026. However, the low mileage appears to correlate with age-related rubber degradation, evidenced by the cracking and perishing noted in the 2022 and 2025 records, suggesting the car may sit for long periods, failing tyres due to age rather than tread depth. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the suspension geometry, as the recurring edge wear on tyres across 2025 and 2026 suggests potential issues with alignment or worn suspension bushes. The braking system requires a thorough check for seized calipers or thin discs, as the advisory for thin pads indicates the owner waits for a failure point before performing maintenance. Given the age of the vehicle, the undercarriage should be inspected for surface corrosion to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying structural decay.