2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YH54 ANU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the MOT record is now significantly lapsed. The most recent recorded test in November 2021 at 90,579 miles resulted in a pass following an initial failure for minor lighting issues involving the nearside stop lamp and position lamp. Since that entry, there has been no recorded testing for nearly five years, meaning the current mechanical state and structural integrity are unverified and the vehicle likely operates off the road without a fresh certificate. At 22 years old, the mileage of 90,579 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 4,117 miles per annum. The data shows consistent but light usage between 2018 and 2021, with the car travelling from 68,862 to 90,579 miles over that three-year period. The long gap between tests suggests the car may have spent periods sitting stationary. Low-mileage vehicles of this age often suffer from the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and brake corrosion that is not reflected by odometer readings alone. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the suspension, as the 2019 test flagged play in both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. While these were passed subsequently, the age of the vehicle makes suspension bushes and rubber mounts prone to cracking. Given the lack of recent testing, check the brake calipers and discs to ensure they have not seized or become heavily pitted from inactivity. Focus attention is also required on the sills and wheel arches, as structural corrosion is a common failure point for this generation of Focus regardless of the miles driven.