2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · EO53 FSG

The most recent MOT record from 22 January 2024 shows a failure with no specific defects documented, indicating a worsening trend in compliance compared to the previous year. While the vehicle passed in January 2022, the subsequent failure in early 2023 and the most recent failure in early 2024 suggest intermittent issues with meeting minimum roadworthiness standards. The vehicle has covered 172,683 miles over its 22-year lifespan, averaging approximately 7,849 miles per year. This mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The MOT history provided covers a four-year period from January 2022 to January 2024, though the data does not show the specific mileage increments between these individual tests to confirm if the annual usage has remained steady or fluctuated. Because the failure records do not specify the exact mechanical causes, a physical inspection is necessary to identify the source of the recent failures. A buyer should focus on the braking system, suspension components, and exhaust integrity, as these are common areas for failure on older vehicles. Given the age and mileage, checking for structural corrosion on the chassis and sills is also essential. The lack of recorded advisories in the passing tests suggests that minor consumable wear was not being formally documented prior to the failures. An inspection should specifically target the underside of the vehicle for significant rust and the suspension bushes for excessive play to ensure no underlying issues were missed during the previous testing cycles.