2001 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CK51 VPV

The vehicle’s most recent MOT entry dates from 14 January 2022 at 139 673 miles and shows a pass with several advisories: slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint, corroded rear coil springs, and a damaged obligatory mirror. That test is now more than four years old, meaning the car does not meet current MOT roadworthiness standards. The maintenance trend is stable but persistent; the same suspension and corrosion faults appear repeatedly, while electrical faults such as non‑functional position lamps have been resolved after the 2018 failure. Overall the car remains roadworthy only in a limited sense, and the lack of a recent test indicates a gap in compliance. Mileage accumulation has been unusually low for a 25‑year‑old vehicle. Between January 2021 (125 989 mi) and January 2022 (139 673 mi) the car added just 13 684 miles, averaging roughly 5 600 miles per year. Earlier records show a similar pattern: from 123 894 mi in January 2020 to 118 356 mi in December 2018, the increase was only 5 538 miles over nearly two years. The absence of a 2019 MOT entry creates a data gap, but the overall picture points to light use or extended periods of storage rather than high‑intensity running. A buyer should inspect the suspension architecture closely. The nearside front suspension arm ball joint exhibits play, and both rear coil springs show corrosion; these components should be examined for excessive movement and rust penetration. The rear suspension mounting areas and sub‑frame display corrosion that, while not yet compromising structural integrity, warrant a thorough under‑body check. Brake discs are worn and pitted, and front brake pads are thin; a close visual and measuring inspection is essential. The anti‑roll bar linkage dust covers are severely deteriorated on both sides, indicating a risk of moisture ingress. Fuel filler and vent pipe corrosion, an oil leak, and damaged mirrors and seat‑belt webbing also require hands‑on verification. Finally, tyre tread depth is at the legal limit on the rear tyres, so a tyre pressure and wear assessment is advisable before purchase.