2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · MJ16 ADZ

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend of failing on consumable items before passing. The most recent test on 20 October 2025 at 84,792 miles shows a pass with no defects, following a failure for insufficient tread depth on the offside front and both rear tyres. This indicates the vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the history reveals a recurring pattern of neglecting basic maintenance items like tyres and brake components until they reach a failure threshold. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,479 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, moving from 28,566 miles in March 2019 to the current 84,792 miles. There are no significant gaps in usage that would suggest long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate concerns regarding seized components or perished rubber seals. The data remains current, with the last MOT completed within the last nine months relative to the current date. A prospective buyer should focus on the braking system and tyre management. The September 2024 test at 80,451 miles flagged all four brake discs as being worn, and the July 2021 test at 48,578 miles recorded front and rear brake pads below the legal limit. While these are consumable wear items, the frequency of these failures suggests the previous owner only addressed them when they became critical. A thorough inspection of the brake pads, discs, and calipers is necessary to ensure no binding issues or excessive thinning has occurred since the last service. The recurring issues with tyre tread depth, noted in 2020, 2023, and 2025, suggest a pattern of deferred maintenance regarding tyres. While the 2025 pass indicates these have since been replaced, the buyer should check the current condition and brand of the tyres to ensure they are not budget replacements used to simply pass the test. Beyond these consumables, the lack of recorded structural corrosion or suspension failures suggests the vehicle's core integrity remains stable.