2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Petrol · OV66 DVU

The 2016 Ford Focus passed its most recent MOT on 2 June 2026 with no advisories or defects recorded, and the trend across the recent test history is broadly stable and reassuring. The vehicle has now passed eight consecutive MOT tests, with the only flagged items appearing in 2021 and 2023 being relatively minor in nature. The 2021 minor for a windscreen chip and an advisory regarding the tyre pressure monitoring system light being illuminated are both low-cost, non-structural items, while the 2023 advisories related to tyre wear and minor damage point towards normal consumable replacement rather than any underlying mechanical or structural concern. There are no recorded failures, no advisories relating to suspension components, brake condition, exhaust integrity, steering play, or corrosion, which is a positive indicator for a ten-year-old vehicle of this mileage bracket. With recorded mileage of 109,424 miles spread across roughly a decade of use, this Focus has covered an average of approximately 10,942 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a privately owned family hatchback of its age. The MOT mileage progression between tests appears smooth and continuous, showing no significant gaps in use or any indication of extended standing periods, which is mechanically favourable as it reduces the risk of seized calipers, deteriorated brake discs through surface corrosion, perished rubber components, and flat-spotted tyres. Equally, the mileage is not excessive enough to suggest severe wear on major drivetrain or transmission components, though consumable items such as clutches, dual-mass flywheels, and suspension bushes should always be expected to show wear at this odometer reading on a Focus of this generation. Given the largely clean MOT record and the absence of any recurring defect patterns, the prospective buyer should focus attention on age-related and mileage-related items that an MOT would not necessarily flag during a standard roadworthiness check. It would be prudent to inspect the tyres closely for sidewall cracking or perishing, as rubber compounds degrade with calendar age regardless of tread depth, and at ten years old any original-equipment tyres should be replaced on safety grounds even if they appear to have legal tread remaining. The brake discs and calipers should be examined for any corrosion pitting or binding, particularly on a vehicle that may have seen short urban journeys which accelerate pad and disc wear, and a test drive should include firm brake applications from higher speeds to detect any shudder, pulling to one side, or unusual noises indicative of warped discs or sticking caliper slides. Further inspection points include a thorough check of the 12-volt battery health, as units of this age commonly lose cranking performance and may fail without warning, particularly during colder months. The service book should be verified for consistent stamp history, with attention to whether the cambelt and water pump replacement interval has been observed, as the 1.0 EcoBoost and 1.5 TDCi engines fitted to this generation of Focus are timing-belt driven and overdue replacement carries significant mechanical risk. Fluids including brake fluid, coolant, and gearbox oil should be assessed for condition and replacement intervals, as brake fluid is hygroscopic and degrades over time irrespective of mileage. During the test drive, listen for any suspension clonks over speed humps, irregular knocking from worn anti-roll bar bushes or drop links, and any hesitation, misfire, or excessive vibration from the engine, all of which would warrant further specialist inspection prior to purchase.