2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YJ53 ABR

The 2004 Ford Focus last passed its MOT on 11 January 2024 at 96,396 miles with no failures, so it remains roadworthy on paper. The maintenance trend is stable but shows persistent minor corrosion and wear items rather than any worsening structural defect. Recurring advisories across five years confirm the car is aged yet consistently presented for test without serious mechanical rejection. Recorded mileage rose from 75,384 in February 2021 to 96,396 by January 2024, an average of roughly 7,000 miles per year over that span against a lifetime mean near 4,382. The low overall total for a 22-year-old vehicle suggests long idle periods, though the 2021 to 2024 segment shows steadier use. No test gaps appear; the owner kept annual MOT compliance despite the car's age. The tester flagged offside rear suspension mounting corrosion at the inner sill in 2021, 2023, and 2024, never excessive but worth a physical inspection for progression. Nearside front and offside front brake discs showed pitting and scoring in 2021 and 2023, while the January 2024 test noted near-side front tyre wear on the inner edge and slight track rod end play. Rear tyres exhibited cracking and the registration plate deteriorated across multiple years. A buyer should verify the inner sill and suspension mounts for active rust, check the front track rod end for play, and confirm brake disc condition given prior scoring. Tyre sidewall cracking and plate legibility need replacement. The pattern implies basic consumables were monitored but cosmetic and corrosion items left to advisory stage.