FORD FOCUS2005 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass on August 5, 2025, at 70,656 miles where no defects were recorded. This follows a consistent history of passes, despite a single failure in June 2021. The lack of recurring advisories or failures in the three most recent tests suggests the vehicle has maintained a standard that meets basic operational requirements over the last several years. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,365 miles per year. The data shows a significant period of minimal use between June 2020 at 69,917 miles and June 2021 at 70,506 miles, where the car covered only 589 miles in a year. The mileage remained nearly static from 2021 through 2025, with only 1550 miles recorded over four years. This pattern indicates the car has likely sat for long periods rather than being driven regularly. A physical inspection must focus on components affected by age and inactivity rather than mechanical wear. The buyer should check for perished rubber components, such as suspension bushes, split hoses, and tyre boots, which degrade over time regardless of mileage. Low mileage often increases the risk of brake caliper seizing or corrosion on brake discs due to lack of use. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check of the sills and rear suspension arches is essential to identify structural rust which is the primary failure point for this generation of Focus.