2020 FORD FOCUS1.5L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a high roadworthiness status with a perfectly stable maintenance trend across its recorded history. The most recent test conducted on 13 May 2025 at 11,813 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This follows consecutive clean results from the November 2024 and 2023 tests, indicating that the car consistently meets minimum UK safety standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,969 miles per year. Data shows the car has been used sparingly for short-distance trips or has spent significant periods of stationary. Between the November 2023 test at 9,790 miles and the May 2025 test at 11,813 miles, the vehicle covered only 2,023 miles. While this reduces wear typically associated with high-mileage engines, it introduces specific risks related to long-term lack of use. While the MOT record shows no faults, a buyer must physically inspect the vehicle for signs of low-mileage neglect. The inspector should check for brake disc corrosion and flat-spotted tyres, which occur when a car sits for extended periods. Rubber components like suspension bushes and seals should be examined for cracking, as age-related degradation occurs regardless of the distance driven. Verify that the engine oil and fluids have been changed according to time intervals rather than mileage to prevent internal oxidation.