2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CK04 UFS

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness status, as the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. The most recent test in September 2023 at 114,390 miles passed, but this followed a failure just ten days prior due to a worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and rear anti-roll bar linkages. While the immediate mechanical faults were rectified for the passing test, the recurring nature of suspension-related advisories and failures across years suggests that components are only addressed once they reach the point of legal failure. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 114,390 miles is low, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. The data shows significant periods of inactivity, particularly between August 2022 and August 2023, where the vehicle covered only 3,810 miles. This pattern of low annual usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion, which is consistent with the corroded rear coil springs and worn axle swivel bushes noted in 2021. The lack of any MOT data since September 2023 means the vehicle is currently out of test by nearly three years, significantly increasing the risk of unrecorded mechanical decay or perished seals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire suspension and steering assembly. The history shows a persistent trend with anti-roll bar links, ball joints, and axle bushes, indicating the suspension geometry is likely nearing the end of its service life. Specific attention should be paid to the structural integrity of the rear suspension area, as previous tests flagged significant corrosion on the coil springs. Given the previous failure for thin brake pads and illegal tyres in 2021, the braking system and all four should be checked for uneven wear to ensure they have not been neglected during the long periods of stationary use.