2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EY05 WOJ

The vehicle presents a consistent maintenance history, though it reveals recurring issues with minor consumables and suspension components. In the most recent test on 14 April 2026 at 86,993 miles, the car passed with no recorded defects, indicating that previous mechanical faults were addressed. However, the failure in April 2025 at 84,940 miles highlighted specific concerns regarding a fractured offside rear anti-roll bar linkage and an offside front tyre with exposed cords. This suggests a pattern of responding to faults only when an MOT failure occurs rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 86,993 miles over 21 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 4,142 miles per year. This low-mileage profile often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear from distance. The April 2024 test at 82,784 miles flagged the offside front tyre for cracking or perishing, which is a common symptom of an older vehicle that sits for extended periods. The mileage increments between tests are steady, showing roughly 2,100 to 2,200 miles annually, which supports the low-use assessment. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry and bushings, given the previous anti-roll bar linkage failure. Considering the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, the structural integrity of the chassis and underbody is critical, as corrosion often affects older cars that are driven infrequently. While the 2026 pass is clean, the history of tyre-related failures suggests the owner should monitor rubber components for age-related decay regardless of remaining tread depth.