2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · EN16 EJC

The Focus holds a valid MOT certificate from the April 2026 test at 24,939 miles with no defects recorded, marking a clean bill of health after two consecutive years of front brake pad advisories. The maintenance trend is improving; the tester flagged front pads wearing thin at both the May 2024 test (22,944 miles) and the May 2025 test (24,137 miles), yet the latest inspection shows no such advisory, confirming the pads and likely discs have been renewed. A single failure in May 2023 at 21,012 miles for a nearside rear tyre cut reaching the cords was rectified immediately, with a pass recorded the following day at 21,020 miles. Mileage accumulation remains exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,500 miles per year since registration. The annual increments between tests are consistent but minimal: 1,924 miles between May 2023 and May 2024, 1,193 miles to May 2025, and just 802 miles to April 2026. This pattern suggests the car has spent long periods stationary, a factor that often accelerates degradation of rubber components, brake hydraulics, and exhaust systems despite the low odometer reading. No mileage anomalies or clocking indicators appear in the record. A buyer should prioritise a physical check of the rear brake calipers and flexible hoses, as low annual mileage frequently leads to seized sliding pins or perished hoses that an MOT may not fully stress-test. The front brake discs warrant close measurement to confirm they were replaced alongside the pads rather than simply skimmed or left thin. Inspect the rear tyre sidewalls for cracking due to age; the 2023 failure indicates the previous rubber was compromised, and the current set may be similarly dated. Finally, examine the front suspension lower arms and rear axle bushes for rubber deterioration, as prolonged inactivity causes these to harden and crack even without high mileage wear.