2016 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · FM16 DWV

The 2016 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 May 2025 at 49,886 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 8 May 2023 at 40,871 miles confirms no advisories or mechanical faults have been raised across the available history. The record shows no recurring defects, corrosion flags, or suspension and brake concerns, indicating consistent test outcomes over the observed period. The mileage pattern reflects light use for a ten-year-old vehicle. From the 19 April 2022 test at 36,369 miles to the 8 May 2023 test at 40,871 miles the car covered 4,502 miles, then 4,479 miles to the 9 May 2024 test at 45,350 miles, and 4,536 miles to the May 2025 test at 49,886 miles. This equates to roughly 4,500 miles per year, well below typical averages, suggesting the car spent extended periods idle or was used only for short local journeys rather than high-speed motorway commuting. A notable anomaly appears on 9 May 2024, where the system logs a fail and a pass on the same date at identical mileage of 45,350 miles with no defects recorded. This points to an administrative or data-entry error at the testing station rather than a genuine mechanical fault, as no items such as tyre tread, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity were cited. The low annual accumulation and clean sheets imply the previous owner kept basic upkeep current, though standing time can conceal perished rubber components. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low-use profile, as MOT passes with no advisories do not measure incipient wear. Check for underbody corrosion and verify the condition of tyres and wiper blades, which degrade with age irrespective of mileage. The absent advisory history offers reassurance, but a pre-purchase examination remains prudent on a car of this vintage.