2016 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FM16 KUU

The 2016 Ford Focus presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 22 April 2025 at 66,538 miles. While this test occurred over a year ago relative to today's date, no defects were recorded, indicating the vehicle met all required safety and emissions standards at that time. The trend shows a strong recovery from a failed test on 29 April 2022 at 48,105 miles, though the record curiously lists no specific defects for that failure. Subsequent tests in May 2022, April 2023, April 2024, and April 2025 all passed without any advisories or defects, demonstrating consistent roadworthiness over the last four years. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. Between the April 2023 test at 52,357 miles and the April 2024 test at 58,534 miles, the Focus covered 6,177 miles. The following year, from April 2024 to April 2025, the mileage increased by 8,004 miles to reach 66,538 miles. This slight uptick in annual mileage suggests the vehicle has been used more frequently or for longer journeys recently, rather than sitting idle for extended periods. The overall average of roughly 6,654 miles per year remains well within normal parameters, pointing to steady, reliable use rather than excessive wear or prolonged standing. Despite the absence of recurring mechanical faults on the MOT record, a ten-year-old Focus demands a thorough physical inspection of typical age-related wear points. Buyers should closely examine the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, as these components degrade over time regardless of mileage. Brake discs and pads require measurement for wear, particularly given the recent increase in annual mileage. Structural integrity around the sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points warrants careful scrutiny for corrosion, a common issue for vehicles of this era. The 2022 failure without recorded defects remains an anomaly; verifying the exhaust emissions and brake performance on the road will confirm the current mechanical health matches the clean paperwork.