2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AP54 FCV

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable due to a lapsed MOT status from nearly five years ago. While the vehicle maintained a clean record between 2017 and 2020, the recorded failure in October 2021 at 76,004 miles without listed defects suggests a potential administrative error or a non-presentation issue rather than a mechanical failure. Since no tests have been recorded since that date, the current state of the structural integrity, braking system, and emissions components remains unverified. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22 year-old Ford, averaging approximately 3,455 miles per annum. The data shows a significant drop in usage between November 2020 at 69,751 miles and October 2021 at 76,004 miles, with the vehicle covering only a few thousand miles in the years following that period. This pattern of low annual mileage often leads to degradation of rubber-based components, such as perished seals, tyres, and suspension bushes, which suffer from age and stagnation regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis for structural corrosion, as the early Ford Focus of this era is prone to rust in the rear subframe and sills. Given the long gap in recorded testing, specifically check for seized brake calipers, corroded discs, and perished fluid lines resulting from extended stationary. Inspect the tyres for cracking in the sidewalls, as the low mileage indicates the vehicle has not been driven enough to prevent the rubber compound from drying out over time.