2005 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · GD54 ABV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the record indicates a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. The most recent test on 19 March 2022 at 123,374 miles resulted in no recorded defects, suggesting the car was in good mechanical condition at that time. This follows a similar sequence in February 2021 where the vehicle failed on one day and passed on the next, implying that the previous owner was proactive in rectifying identified issues to maintain legal road use. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 123,374 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,875 miles. This low usage profile suggests the drivetrain has faced less stress than a high-mileage equivalent. Between March 2020 and March 2022, the car covered 17,218 miles, confirming a consistent but light usage pattern. However, the four-year gap since the last recorded MOT suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods recently, which can lead to fluid degradation, flat-spotted tyres, and brake fluid contamination. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on structural integrity and the condition of rubber components. Low-mileage cars of this age are prone to corrosion on the rear subframe and sills, which does not stop regardless of distance driven. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, as age degrades these materials more quickly than mileage. Because the last test is over four years old, verify the brake discs for surface pitting or seized calipers and check for perished hoses or leaks resulting from inactivity.