2006 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · C24 TDW

The Ford Focus demonstrates a remarkably clean recent MOT history with the most recent test occurring on January 7 2026 resulting in a pass with zero defects recorded. This follows a similarly untainted pass on December 9 2024, showing that maintenance standards have improved significantly following administrative hurdles in late 2023 and late 2024 where the vehicle suffered initial test failures prior to immediate rectification. The overall roadworthiness trend is stable and positive, indicating that previous oversight issues have been resolved by the current keeper. With 94,060 recorded miles across its twenty-year lifespan, the vehicle averages a low 4,703 miles per year, suggesting light domestic use or extended periods of storage. Testing cadence shows consistent annual submissions through late autumn and winter periods from November 2023 to January 2026, meaning there are no suspicious gaps in the compliance record despite the low overall mileage accumulation. This light usage pattern generally spares the drivetrain from heavy wear, though buyers must remain vigilant for issues associated with intermittent running. A physical inspection should prioritize the underbody structural integrity and suspension components, as low-mileage vehicles of this age frequently suffer from corrosion on subframes, sills, and brake lines due to standing idle in damp UK conditions. Buyers must also check the condition of rubber bushings, coil springs, and exhaust mountings which degrade through age rather than distance traveled. Brake discs and calipers require close scrutiny during a test drive to ensure that lack of frequent use has not caused pitting or surface rust accumulation on the friction surfaces.