2005 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · ET05 AGY

The vehicle failed its most recent MOT on 6 September 2024 at 212,204 miles, rendering it currently non‑roadworthy. After a series of passes in 2021 and 2022, the latest outcome marks a decline, indicating a worsening maintenance trend. At 21 years old, the recorded 212,204 miles average roughly 10,100 miles per year, a mileage level typical for a car of this age. Between the 7 October 2021 test (194,583 miles) and the 23 September 2022 test (202,707 miles) the car accrued about 8,100 miles in eleven months, consistent with normal use. The subsequent interval to the 6 September 2024 test shows an additional 9,500 miles over two years, suggesting a slight reduction in annual mileage but no abrupt spikes or prolonged idle periods. Given the absence of recorded defects on any of the tests, a buyer should still scrutinise the usual wear items that become critical at high mileage. Inspect tyre tread depth, sidewall condition and uniform wear; verify brake pads, discs and caliper operation for any glazing or uneven wear; examine suspension components such as bushings and coil springs for signs of fatigue or corrosion; and check for any surface rust or structural concerns around wheel arches and chassis points. A functional emissions system and intact lighting should also be confirmed, as these are common failure points on older, high‑mileage vehicles.