2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FN05 AEP

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean performance in its most recent inspection. The test conducted on 16 June 2022 at 122,912 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical and safety components met standards at that time. While the history shows failures in previous years, the transition to a clean certificate suggests that the previous owner addressed necessary repairs to maintain the vehicle's road legality. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 122,912 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,853 miles per year. This usage pattern is significantly lower than the national average, which typically results in less wear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, the data shows a consistent usage trend between 2020 and 2022, with roughly 12,272 miles covered over those two years. The four-year gap since the last recorded MOT test in June 2022 is a primary concern, as the current state of the vehicle's components remains unverified despite the low mileage. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the sills and rear suspension arches, where Ford Focus models of this era suffer from accelerated corrosion. Because the car has sat for four years without certification, rubber components such as suspension bushes and tyre boots should be checked for cracking or degradation. The previous failures recorded in 2020 and 2021 suggest the vehicle is prone to specific issues requiring attention, so a thorough check of the braking system for binding calipers or perished discs is essential to ensure no new faults have developed since the last test.