2007 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · CP57 CMO

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of progressive structural degradation. While the most recent test on October 27, 2025 at 100,729 miles passed, it initially failed due to a non-functional offside rear stop lamp and persistent corrosion issues. The presence of corrosion on the rear inner suspension mounting areas and the sub-frame has appeared across three consecutive years, indicating that the structural integrity of the chassis is under constant threat despite passing the tests. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 100,729 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,300 miles. This usage pattern is relatively consistent, with only roughly 1,800 miles driven between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests. Low mileage often suggests less wear on drivetrain components, but in older-age vehicles frequently leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and oxidation of metal surfaces, which aligns with the reported rust on the underbody and mounting points. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis to assess the extent of the rust on the sub-frame and suspension mounts. The tester noted that the front and rear are covered in underseal, which can mask deeper structural thinning or bubbling metal. Attention should also be paid to the front suspension, as the drag link end and rack ends were flagged for play in 2023. The recurring failure of simple items like the stop lamp across two years also highlights a lack of proactive maintenance, suggesting the owner only addresses faults when forced by an MOT failure.