2000 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · X622 DDV

The 2000 Ford Focus currently holds a valid roadworthiness pass from the 19 January 2024 test at 137,119 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle passed without defects on its most recent examination, and prior passes in January 2023 at 129,628 miles and December 2021 at 116,961 miles also recorded no faults. The pattern shows no escalating mechanical concerns across the available data. At roughly 26 years old, the car displays a low average annual mileage of about 5,274 miles, with the odometer reading 137,119 miles at the latest test. The records show a gap between the December 2021 pass at 116,961 miles and the January 2023 failure at 129,627 miles, equating to some 12,666 miles over thirteen months, then only 7,491 miles in the following year to January 2024. The two consecutive-day failures on 3 and 5 January 2023, and again on 18 and 19 January 2024, both at near-identical mileages with no defects listed, suggest administrative re-tests rather than genuine mechanical faults requiring rectification. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion given the vehicle's age, as the MOT record does not capture the severity of underbody rust or suspension bush deterioration between tests. The clean advisory list across all entries means no worn brake discs, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions issues were formally flagged, yet twenty-six years of service will likely have degraded consumable components such as tyres, wiper blades, and coil springs through age alone. The sparse, defect-free history implies previous owners kept the car to a basic pass standard without documented neglect, though low mileage and long standing periods can conceal perished rubber mounts and seized suspension joints. We recommend a qualified technician checks the steering rack gaiters, subframe condition, and brake line corrosion before purchase, as these areas fall outside the scope of a clean MOT but carry real risk on a quarter-century-old vehicle.