2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · EN52 DGX

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a history of structural degradation and deferred maintenance. While it passed its most recent recorded test in December 2021 at 179,661 miles, this occurred just five days after a significant failure. The 2021 failure revealed critical structural issues, specifically the nearside rear suspension mounting excessively corroded on both the outer and inner sills. Given that no MOT records exist for the subsequent five years, the current state of these corrosion points is unknown and highly suspect. At 23 years old, the mileage of 179,661 miles represents an average usage of approximately 7,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK figures for an older vehicle. However, the data shows a problematic gap in activity. Between December 2020 and December 2021, the vehicle covered only 4,728 miles. The lack of recent testing suggests the car may have sat stationary for long periods since 2021, which accelerates the degradation of rubber components, brake seals, and corrosion on exposed metal surfaces. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sills and wheel arch areas to determine if the structural corrosion noted in 2021 has progressed into throughrust. The record shows a recurring pattern of poor brake maintenance, with parking brake efficiency failing in both 2020 and 2021, alongside pitted offside rear discs. The persistent oil leak mentioned across multiple tests indicates a long-term seal or gasket leak that requires professional diagnosis. Furthermore, the history of anti-roll bar linkage failures and exhaust corrosion suggests that the suspension and exhaust system are nearing the end of their functional lives.