2001 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · Y191 BSL

The 2026‑06‑03 MOT passed with a clean certificate but issued several advisories, indicating the vehicle is currently roadworthy yet requires attention. The recurring coil‑spring corrosion, worn anti‑roll bar pins and bushes, and tyre perishing observed in the 2026 test mirror the same deficiencies recorded in the 2026‑06‑02 failure, showing a stable pattern rather than improvement, and the earlier 2024‑07‑23 test also listed tyre wear and wheel distortion, confirming that these issues have persisted across multiple owners. With 58,972 miles recorded at an age of roughly 25 years, the annual mileage averages just over 2,300 miles, well below the typical wear rate for a vehicle of this vintage. The interval from the 2024‑07‑23 test at 57,342 miles to the 2026‑06‑03 test at 58,972 miles represents an increase of 1,630 miles over 1.9 years, or about 860 miles per year, confirming the low‑usage pattern; earlier gaps such as the 2022‑06‑08 to 2024‑07‑23 period show a similar modest rise, indicating the car has spent considerable time stationary. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the coil springs for rust and fatigue, examine the anti‑roll bar pins, bushes and ball joints for play or binding, and verify tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, as repeated perishing indicates possible neglect. Particular attention to the front brake hoses, which showed deterioration in 2017, and the near‑side rear wheel bearing, noted as slightly noisy in 2019, will help assess overall mechanical health and structural soundness.