FORD FOCUS1999 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle presents an incomplete roadworthiness profile due to a total lack of MOT data for the most recent fifteen years. The last recorded test in November 2011 at 93,439 miles resulted in a failure for a worn offside track rod end, a non-functional stop lamp, and severe front brake judder. While the vehicle passed immediately after these repairs, the absence of any testing since 2011 makes it impossible to verify the current mechanical state or determine if the maintenance trend remained stable over time. The recorded mileage is exceptionally low for a 27-year-old Ford Focus, averaging approximately 3,460 miles per year. Between September 2008 and November 2011, the car covered 22,535 miles, indicating a consistent pattern of low usage. However, the significant gap in records over the last decade suggests suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods. Low mileage on a vehicle of this age often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and perished seals which are not always captured by a mileage figure alone. A buyer must focus heavily on the front suspension and braking system, as the history shows recurring issues with track rod ends, anti-roll bar linkages, and lower arm rubber bushes. The 2011 failure for severe brake judder indicates thin or warped discs which would likely require replacement long ago. Given the age and the long period without testing, a thorough inspection is required to check for structural corrosion on the sills and subframe and the integrity of all suspension bushes and tyres which are prone to cracking with age regardless of mileage.