2004 FORD FOCUS1.6L PETROL

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean testing history over the last five years. The most recent inspection, conducted on 31 December 2025 at 158,084 miles, resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This trend of consecutive passes suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that prevents immediate mechanical failure or structural deterioration during the DVSA testing cycle. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a vehicle of 22 years age, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per annum. Between December 2021 and December 2025, the car covered roughly 21,200 miles, showing a steady rate of use rather than periods of long stagnation or heavy accumulation. This predictable usage profile is generally beneficial for the drivetrain and seals, though the high total mileage of over 158,000 miles indicates significant age-related-wear on internal components. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of common failure points inherent to the 2004 Ford Focus. Particular attention should be paid to structural corrosion on the rear sills, wheel arches, and suspension mounting points, as these areas often hide rust that does not always trigger a failure until it is advanced. The rubber bushings in the multi-link suspension should also be checked for cracking or tearing, as the high mileage often accelerates the degradation of these components irrespective of a passing test result.