2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · LL16 AAE

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent record of passing its MOT tests. The most recent inspection on 7 May 2025 at 86,166 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates the car currently meets the legal minimum safety and environmental standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 8,617 miles per year. There is a steady increase in distance between tests, such as the 10,400-mile gap between May 2023 and May 2024. A brief failure occurred on 3 May 2024 at 75,670 miles, though the car passed six days later at 75,763 miles. The lack of recorded defects during that failure suggests a minor administrative or easily rectified issue rather than a significant mechanical breakdown. The absence of advisories over the last five years is unusual for a ten-year-old Ford Focus. Most vehicles of this vintage show some evidence of wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, or minor corrosion on the underside. The clean record implies a high standard of preventative maintenance or a very light duty cycle. A buyer should still perform a physical check of the consumables. Focus on the condition of the tyre treads and the thickness of the brake pads, as these are wear items that do not always trigger an MOT failure until they reach a critical limit. Checking for any signs of oil leaks around the engine bay will confirm if the internal mechanical health matches the clean DVSA record.