FORD FOCUS1999 · 1.8L DIESEL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is questionable due to a complete lack of testing data for the final thirteen years. The last recorded test occurred in January 2013 at 132,842 miles, where the vehicle passed after addressing multiple failures involving brakes, lighting, and wipers. Since no MOT has been performed since 2013, there is no documented evidence of the current structural integrity, braking efficiency, or mechanical safety of the car. The maintenance trend cannot be established because the"( is obsolete. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a vehicle from 1999, averaging approximately 4,900 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant stagnation in usage; between May 2012 at 127,444 miles and January 2013 at 132,842 miles, the car covered only 5,398 miles. Such low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, dry seals, and internal corrosion within fluid systems rather than the wear typically associated with high-mileage driving. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis, specifically the sills and suspension mounting points, as the 2012 record already noted an oil leak and a fractured anti-roll bar linkage. The January 2013 failure revealed seriously weakened front brake discs and excessive corrosion on the rear artwork pipe, suggesting the braking system is prone to environmental decay. Given the age, specific attention should be paid to the parking brake mechanism, which failed efficiency tests in two consecutive years, and the state of the oil leak previously identified in 2012 to ensure it has not become a critical failure.