2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · ET16 DZP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record in its latest testing. The most recent inspection conducted on 15 July 2026 at 94,559 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the owner has successfully addressed previous mechanical concerns. This follows a three-year trend of clean passes since 2023, suggesting that the current state of the car is being maintained to a functional standard for road use. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per annum. There is a noticeable increase in usage between the July 2021 test and the more recent July 2026 test, where the car covered over 53,000 miles in just five years. This acceleration in mileage aligns with the transition from minor wear items to more frequent maintenance requirements noted in the history. The consistent annual testing intervals indicate the vehicle has been in regular use rather than being left stationary for long periods. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system, as these areas showed recurring points of failure. The 2021 failure for a worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage and the 2022 advisory for a nearside front suspension arm ball joint suggest the front end components are prone to wear. While these appear to have been rectified, one should check for any new play in the ball joints or perished rubber bushings to ensure the issues have not returned. The historical data also highlights a pattern of brake component degradation, with worn discs flagged in 2021 and thin pads noted in 2022. Given the high mileage accumulated since those specific advisories, the buyer must verify the current thickness of the brake pads and the condition of the calipers for any signs of sticking. No evidence of structural corrosion or significant emissions failures appear in the record, which is a positive indicator for the vehicle's chassis integrity.