2003 Ford Focus 1.4L Petrol · NL03 AED

The vehicle is currently not in a verified roadworthy state as the most recent MOT record dates back to April 2022. The maintenance trend is stagnant. While the car passed several tests between 2020 and 2021, it has not undergone a legal inspection in over four years. The failure on 25 April 2022 at 109,517 miles is particularly concerning because the record shows no defects were listed, yet the vehicle failed. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,762 miles per year. The odometer reading remained frozen at 109,517 miles from the April 2022 test through to the current date of July 2026. This indicates the car has likely been stationary for several years. Long periods of inactivity often lead to seized brake calipers, perished rubber seals, and degraded fuel. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the chassis and suspension components. Vehicles of this era frequently suffer from structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and rear suspension mounting points. Because the car has sat idle, you should check for flat-spotted tyres and ensure the braking system has not seized. Verify the integrity of the engine oil and coolant, as fluids degrade over time regardless of mileage. The lack of recorded defects during the 2020 and 2021 passes suggests a historically clean bill of health, but this data is now obsolete. A full mechanical overhaul is necessary to bring the vehicle back to a safe operating standard.