2016 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · SF65 ATB

A consistent pass record free of formal test failures defines the operational history of this Ford Focus, culminating in a clean pass on 2026-03-27 with zero defects recorded. While the testing timeline shows steady compliance over the years, the history is punctuated by recurring minor advisories regarding suspension wear, tyre condition, and wheel integrity. Rather than indicating a deteriorating structural baseline, the vehicle demonstrates a stable pattern of routine wear items being logged and subsequently addressed during its annual checks, maintaining an unbroken chain of roadworthiness certification. Accumulating 84,281 miles across its ten-year lifespan yields an average of approximately 8,400 miles annually, representing standard private usage for this vehicle class. This steady accumulation rate avoids the mechanical risks associated with prolonged stationary storage, such as battery sulfation or brake disc corrosion from disuse, while also sidestepping the severe mechanical fatigue often found in high-mileage fleet vehicles. The testing intervals have remained regular, reflecting consistent annual presentations to testing stations without unexplained gaps or erratic mileage spikes that might suggest odometer discrepancies or extended off-road periods. Targeted inspection of the front and rear suspension is essential during a physical viewing, given the repeated advisories for the offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush showing wear, alongside a past note regarding a slightly distorted nearside front inner road wheel logged in 2024. During a test drive, listen closely for any metallic knocking, clunking, or hollow thuds from the suspension corners when navigating potholes or uneven road surfaces, as worn anti-roll bar drops links frequently generate play and acoustic feedback under load. Furthermore, inspect the alloy wheels for residual impact damage or flat spots that could induce steering wheel vibration at motorway speeds. Brake component wear and tyre management require careful scrutiny based on prior test notes highlighting thin rear inner brake pads in 2020 and various tyre wall degradations over multiple years. Check the inner shoulders of all four tyres for uneven tread wear patterns, particularly aligning with the historical advisory for edge wear on the offside front tyre. During the test drive, apply firm pressure to the brake pedal at moderate speed to check for any shudder or pull that would indicate warped discs or binding calipers, and verify that the parking brake holds securely on an incline.