2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · HT65 EXH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent inspection conducted on 24 October 2024 at 179,455 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car met all statutory standards. This trend suggests the previous owners have maintained the vehicle sufficiently to avoid recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation common in high-mileage cars. The mileage profile is significantly high for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 18,000 miles per annum. Data shows a notable surge in usage between January 2022 and January 2023, where the car covered nearly 30,000 miles in a single year. However, the usage rate moderated thereafter, with only 4,678 miles recorded between the January 2023 and October 2024 tests. This pattern indicates heavy annual use, likely motorway-heavy driving, which often places less strain on drivetrain components compared to stop-start city traffic. Given the high mileage despite the clean record, a buyer must focus their inspection on components subject to high-mileage stress. A physical check is required on the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, as these often wear out toward 150,000 miles. The buyer should also inspect the brake discs for thinness and binding calipers, as the clean MOT record does not measure the remaining life of consumable parts. Checking the chassis for corrosion at structural mounting points is essential to ensure the high annual mileage has not compromised the structural integrity of the frame.