2016 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · NO08 AMF

The overall roadworthiness status of this 2016 Ford Focus is sound. The most recent MOT, conducted on 7 May 2025 at 37,588 miles, resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding test on 10 February 2025 at 37,403 miles also passed without any advisories. Across the full history, the vehicle has failed only once, on 15 May 2023 at 30,971 miles, but it passed the very next day at 30,972 miles with no defects listed. That immediate pass strongly suggests the failure was a minor or rectifiable item rather than a developing mechanical fault, and the subsequent clean tests indicate the maintenance trend is stable and improving. The mileage pattern is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, sitting at roughly 3,759 miles per year. The record shows a steady accumulation of about 6,500 miles between May 2023 and May 2025, with no sudden spikes or long periods of standing evidenced by the data. The gap between the February 2025 and May 2025 tests is short, covering only 185 miles, which is consistent with light, regular use rather than heavy commuting or neglect. There is no indication of clocking or inconsistent mileage, so the recorded figure appears credible. Given the absence of any flagged faults, a buyer's pre-purchase inspection should focus on the components that typically degrade on a low-mileage, ageing vehicle rather than any known issues from this history. Check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing or cracks, and listen for knocking over uneven surfaces. Brake discs and pads may show lipping or scoring if the car has sat for periods, so inspect for surface corrosion and measure pad thickness. Tyres should be checked for age-related cracking even if tread depth appears adequate, and the underside should be examined for any surface corrosion to structural mountings and subframes. The record itself gives no cause for concern, but a physical inspection will confirm the consumables match the clean history.