2016 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LC65 NWK

The vehicle’s most recent MOT tests in February 2026—conducted just five months ago—show a clean pass with no recorded defects, despite an unusual dual test on the same date. This suggests the car was brought in for verification after a suspected failure, though no issues were found. The preceding MOT history from 2023 to 2025 demonstrates a consistent pattern of passing without advisories or faults, indicating no recurring mechanical concerns were detected by the tester. However, the February 2026 anomaly warrants scrutiny, as dual tests often signal a close call with a defect that might not have been immediately obvious. The recorded mileage of 43,263 miles over ten years—roughly 4,300 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, particularly given the Focus’s typical usage patterns. Between January 2023 and February 2026, the car accumulated just 12,465 miles, averaging under 1,000 miles per year, which could imply prolonged periods of inactivity or limited use. Such low mileage may reduce wear on high-mileage components like suspension bushes or drivetrain seals, but it also raises questions about how the vehicle was stored, as prolonged stagnation can accelerate corrosion or degrade fluids. The lack of mileage gaps between tests (all within the 12-month MOT window) further supports consistent, albeit light, usage. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of suspension components—particularly the rear coil springs and bushes—due to the low mileage potentially masking subtle wear. The dual test in February 2026, while passing, hints at a near-miss, so brakes (including caliper binding and disc thickness) and exhaust emissions should be checked for hidden degradation. Structural integrity, especially around wheel arches and sills, should also be scrutinised, as corrosion often develops gradually even with minimal movement. Fluid levels (brakes, power steering, coolant) and tyre tread depth—despite no MOT faults—remain critical, as low mileage does not exempt these from gradual deterioration.