2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · CE16 ACJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, passing its most recent MOT test in October 2025 at 96,115 miles. The maintenance trend appears consistent as the car has successfully achieved compliance following immediate test failures in the previous two years. The lack of recorded advisories on the 2025 pass suggests that any previously identified minor issues were addressed promptly by the owner rather than indicating a pattern of escalating mechanical neglect. The mileage accumulation is remarkably steady for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,600 miles annually. Between October 2023 at 81,740 miles and October 2024 at 91,038 miles, the car covered 9,298 miles, with a further 5,077 miles recorded in the final year leading up to the 2025 test. This regular usage indicates consistent operation rather than long periods of standing, which generally benefits the health of seals, gaskets, and engine components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific components that caused the failures in 2024 and 2025, as the provided data does not detail the exact defect codes for those rejections. Given the age and mileage, it is vital to inspect the front suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, as these are common failure points on the Focus. You should also examine the brake discs for uneven wear and check the exhaust system for corrosion to ensure the recent pass reflects a truly sound mechanical state.