2021 Ford Focus ST-Line Edition Mhev 1.0L Petrol · FP71 RPO

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT pass on 4 August 2025. This test at 20,235 miles recorded no defects, indicating that the car met all safety and environmental standards. While the history shows a failure in December 2024, the immediate retest just two days later suggests the owner addressed any identified mechanical faults promptly. The maintenance trend has improved from a point of failure to a clean sheet in the latest inspection. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,047 miles per year. Between 16,511 miles in December 2024 and 20,235 miles in August 2025, the car covered only 3,724 miles in eight months. Such low usage often results in less wear on components like brake pads and suspension bushings, but it can also lead to issues like brake corrosion or flat spotting if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should verify the specific cause of the failure on 3 December 2024 at 16,509 miles, as the summary provided does not list the defect. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection should focus on surface rust on the brake discs and calipers, which frequently occurs from lack of use. Checking the tyres for age cracking rather than just tread depth is also necessary, as rubber degrades over time regardless of the distance driven on low-use vehicles.