2001 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EX51 CSV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT pass on 24 December 2025 at 123,303 miles was achieved with no recorded defects. This clean bill of health follows a consistent pattern of passing tests without advisories, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards. The mileage is notably low for a twenty-five-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,932 miles per year. Between 26 September 2023 and 19 September 2024, the odometer rose from 109,233 to 117,200 miles, showing a steady usage of approximately 8,000 miles in a year. The most recent interval from September 2024 to December 2025 saw a further increase to 123,303 miles. This low overall mileage suggests the car has avoided the heavy wear typically associated with high-mileage commuters. Despite the clean MOT record, the age of the vehicle necessitates a physical inspection of specific areas. Low-mileage cars often suffer from perished rubber components and seized calipers due to long periods of standing. A buyer should check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracks or corrosion. The absence of recorded defects in the MOT history does not rule out slow-developing structural rust, particularly on the sills and chassis rails common to this era of Ford Focus. The record shows two instances where the vehicle failed and passed on the same day, specifically on 26 September 2023 and 24 December 2025. While the DVSA record lists no specific defects for these failures, this often indicates minor issues like blown bulbs or wiper blades that were rectified immediately. A thorough check of the brake discs for pitting and the tyres for age-related cracking is recommended to ensure the vehicle has not been neglected during periods of inactivity.