2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Petrol · LS16 DKX

Accumulating an average of roughly five thousand seven hundred miles per year over its lifespan, this Ford Focus demonstrates a lighter-than-average usage profile for its age. This modest mileage accrual is evidenced by its most recent MOT test on the ninth of September 2025 resulting in a clean pass with no defects recorded, mirroring the pass it achieved in late 2024. Across eight recorded tests, the vehicle has never suffered an MOT failure, showing a consistent overall trend of regulatory compliance and basic structural and mechanical roadworthiness during annual inspections. The lower annual mileage rate means the vehicle has spent less time subjected to heavy wear and tear on major drivetrain components, but buyers must verify that the low usage did not involve prolonged periods of standing without movement. Testing frequency has remained regular year on year, avoiding any multi-year gaps in the DVSA history that would typically signal extended periods off the road. This steady rhythm of annual tests indicates that the vehicle has been presented consistently for roadworthiness checks regardless of its lower overall mileage accumulation. While the recent test results show no current defects, previous advisories point to specific areas requiring physical scrutiny during an inspection. The 2023 MOT noted that the rear brake pads were wearing thin, while early 2024 records flagged multiple issues on the nearside rear tyre, including perishing, edge wear, a nail, and a child seat obstructing the adult belt inspection. On a test drive, listen carefully for any squealing or grinding from the rear axle indicating whether those brake pads were subsequently replaced, and inspect the current tyre tread depths, sidewall integrity, and DOT manufacture dates across all four corners. Further inspection should also account for the recurring minor note regarding windscreen damage recorded in both 2020 and 2024, which confirms that stone chips have been an intermittent issue on the glass. When test driving the vehicle, check the operation of the suspension over rough road surfaces to listen for knocks or rattles from the bushes and dampers, as lower-mileage vehicles can still suffer from age-related degradation of rubber components. Ensure that the steering tracks straight without pulling, and verify that all seatbelts retract smoothly and lock securely, particularly given the previous rear child seat obstruction note.