2003 FORD FOCUS1.6L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 October 2025 at 84,788 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the car failed a test three days prior on 7 October 2025, the record shows no specific defects for that failure, suggesting a clerical error or a minor issue resolved immediately. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 23 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,686 miles per year. The distance covered between October 2022 at 76,769 miles and October 2025 at 84,788 miles shows a consistent and light usage pattern of approximately 2,600 to 3,000 miles annually. This suggests the car has not been used for heavy commuting. A clean MOT history over five years is uncommon for a vehicle of this age, particularly for a Ford Focus from 2003. The absence of advisories regarding corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake wear is unusual. A buyer should specifically inspect the chassis and sills for structural rust that may have been overlooked or not flagged. Low mileage often leads to perished rubber components and seized brake calipers due to inactivity. You should check the condition of the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking and verify that the brake discs have not pitted. Ensure the engine oil and coolant have been changed regularly, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from degraded fluids if they follow extended time-based intervals rather than mileage-based ones.