2016 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · OW65 HPP

Tyre and brake safety concerns dominate the MOT history, with a dangerous near‑side front tyre bulge recorded in February 2026 and a major rear hydraulic brake‑caliper leak flagged a year earlier; despite a clean pass on the 4 February 2026 test, the proximity of the failure highlights that the vehicle’s critical safety components have required remedial attention recently. At 114 156 mi the car averages roughly 11 400 mi per year, a mileage rate that sits squarely within normal usage for a ten‑year‑old model and shows no prolonged periods of inactivity. The regular annual testing schedule, with no multi‑year gaps, suggests the odometer readings are consistent with the recorded service intervals, but the cumulative distance does imply that wear items such as tyres, brakes, suspension bushings and engine seals will be approaching the latter stages of their service lives. Prospective buyers should give the front tyre a thorough visual and tactile inspection, looking for any sidewall bulges, separations or uneven wear that could indicate structural fatigue; a sidewall defect often manifests as a thumping sensation at higher speeds or a wobble when cornering. The rear hydraulic brake‑caliper should be examined for any signs of fluid seepage around the caliper body or mounting brackets, and a test‑drive pedal should feel firm without sponginess or pulsation, with no grinding or squealing from the rear discs that could betray a compromised caliper seal. The advisory notes on corroded coil springs at both rear corners and the off‑side front suggest possible rust penetration into the spring material; listen for creaking or knocking over bumps, feel for uneven ride height, and check for any rust flaking from the spring coils or surrounding suspension mounts. Finally, the minor windscreen chip recorded in 2023 and the headlamp aim advisory should be verified – a chip larger than 10 mm can propagate under stress, and a headlamp set too high reduces night‑time illumination, both of which are inexpensive to rectify. Confirm that the near‑side front tyre tread depth remains above the legal limit and that the tyre shows no signs of the previously noted wear pattern. A comprehensive pre‑purchase inspection that focuses on these specific items will give a clear picture of the vehicle’s current roadworthiness and any imminent remedial work required.