2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CV54 FUP

The 2004 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 November 2025 at 102,232 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, confirming the vehicle entered the 2026 ownership period in a sound condition. Prior annual tests in November 2024 and December 2023 also closed with passes, so no worsening mechanical pattern appears across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 102,232 against 22 years of age, an average of roughly 4,647 miles per year. The November 2024 test at 96,157 miles and the December 2023 test at 90,895 miles show gentle annual accumulation of about 5,000 to 6,000 miles. Such low use suggests extended standing periods are likely, which on a vehicle of this age raises the prospect of perished rubber components and superficial corrosion rather than high-load drivetrain fatigue. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean, with no advisories or listed defects to interrogate. The November 2024 and December 2023 records each show an initial failure with no defects recorded, followed by a same-day pass at identical mileages. This points to administrative or presentational test anomalies rather than genuine mechanical faults, so the buyer should not read structural or brake risk into those entries. Still, the lack of advisory notes means worn suspension bushes, brake disc lipping, and underbody corrosion were not formally flagged at any stage. A viewing should include a physical check of subframe and sill integrity for rust, an inspection of coil springs and droplinks for age-related cracking, and verification that calipers are free and tyres carry serviceable tread. Given the low mileage and clean MOT trail, the Focus looks mechanically honest, but only a hands-on assessment will confirm the condition of consumables the tester never cited.