2003 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · EO03 AAV

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy and exhibits a critically worsening trend regarding structural integrity. The most recent test on 20 October 2025 at 137,675 miles resulted in a failure due to multiple major structural defects. Specifically, the offside front lower sub-frame is seriously weakened, and the rear way component mountings are excessively corroded, significantly reducing their structural strength. This represents a severe escalation from the October 2024 test where the same areas were merely corroded but not yet structurally compromised. The recorded mileage of 137,675 miles is notably low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. The data shows consistent, low-usage patterns, with roughly 5,300 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 5,100 miles in the year prior to that. While low mileage often suggests less wear on engine components, in this instance it correlates with long periods of exposure which may have contributed to the advanced atmospheric corrosion seen across the chassis. A buyer should avoid this vehicle due to the pervasive nature of the rust across the running gear and structural members. The history reveals a recurring issue with corrosion in the sills and seat belt anchorages, which were flagged as significantly reduced in strength in both 2023 and 2025. The front sub-frame and rear sub-frame have reached a state of failure that requires professional welding repairs. Beyond the structural risks, the record notes heavily corroded brake pipes and distorted inner road wheels, indicating that the entire underbody is in a state of advanced decay.