2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · DS05 UAC

The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT certificate, as the last recorded test occurred on 7 November 2022. While that test resulted in a pass at 109,146 miles, the car has been without a formal roadworthiness check for over three years. There is no current data to establish a maintenance trend, though the absence of defects during the 2022 inspection suggests the vehicle was in a stable condition at that specific point in time. The recorded mileage of 109,146 miles is exceptionally low for a 21 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,197 miles per year. This suggests the car has seen light use or has spent significant periods stationary. Because the mileage remained static at 109,146 between the failed and passed tests on 7 November 2022, and no further entries exist, the car may have been stored for several years. Long periods of inactivity often lead to specific mechanical failures that an MOT record cannot capture. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the braking system for binding calipers or seized discs and check the tyres for flat spots or perishing due to age. The suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for cracking or degradation caused by lack of movement. Given the age of this Ford Focus, structural corrosion is a primary concern. The absence of recent test data means there is no current verification of the chassis or sills. A thorough underside inspection is necessary to ensure the structural integrity has not been compromised by rust during its period of dormancy.