2016 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · BO53 UBA

The most recent MOT on 2025-06-11 recorded multiple advisories, including nearside and offside rear tyre pressure light warnings, offside rear tyre cracking, and discoloured direction indicators. These issues mirrored those from the prior MOT on 2025-06-10, which resulted in a failure due to a delaminated registration plate, non-working position lamps, and headlamp aim problems. The proximity of these two tests (just one day apart) suggests minimal mileage gain (73,002 vs. 72,961 miles), raising questions about whether the vehicle was driven consistently or stored between inspections. Recurring defects include tyre pressure light warnings and minor tyre degradation, which may indicate ongoing issues with tyre maintenance or inflation. Discoloured direction indicators appeared in both MOTs, potentially pointing to electrical system wear or exposure to environmental factors. The failed MOT also highlighted a critical issue with the registration plate’s legibility, which could affect legal compliance. These patterns suggest the vehicle has not undergone significant improvements in safety-critical areas despite the recent pass. The vehicle’s mileage of 73,002 miles for a 10-year-old car aligns with average annual usage (around 7,300 miles), but the lack of substantial mileage growth between 2025 MOTs complicates assessing wear from regular use. Lower mileage could imply periods of inactivity, which might accelerate tyre perishing or electrical component degradation.