2004 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · DA04 ANR

The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT certificate, having failed its most recent test on 18 September 2025 at 142,476 miles. While the record shows a stable history of clean passes between 2020 and 2023, the most recent failure without listed defects is an anomaly that suggests an administrative error or a failure to present the vehicle for a retest. The lack of a current certificate means the car is not legally roadworthy for use on public roads. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 6,476 miles per year. The usage remained steady from 121,517 miles in March 2020 to 138,975 miles in May 2023. A slight increase in annual mileage occurred between April 2022 and May 2023, where the vehicle covered 7,497 miles in just over a year. This suggests regular, moderate use rather than prolonged periods of standing. A physical inspection must focus on areas the MOT record does not detail. Because the vehicle is over twenty years old, structural corrosion is the primary risk, particularly around the sills, wheel arches, and suspension mounting points. The clean MOT history from 2020 to 2023 is positive, but it does not guarantee the current state of the rubber components or fluid integrity. The buyer should specifically check for perished suspension bushes and the condition of the brake discs and pads. Given the 142,476 mileage, the drivetrain and clutch should be tested for wear. The discrepancy in the September 2025 test requires immediate clarification to ensure no major mechanical failure or structural rot caused the failure.