2004 Ford Focus C-MAX 2.0L Diesel · GJ04 CPE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the record shows a significant gap in recent testing. The last recorded MOT passed on 16 November 2021 at 119,539 miles with no defects noted, indicating the car was in a compliant condition at that time. Because the current date is June 2026, the vehicle is over four and a half years overdue for its annual inspection, which creates uncertainty regarding the current state of mechanical components and safety equipment. At 22 years old, the recorded 119,539 miles represents an average of approximately 5,434 miles per year, which is well below the national average for a family vehicle. The usage pattern appears consistent between May 2019 and November 2021, where the car covered 17,292 miles in roughly thirty months. However, the lack of mileage data since the 2021 test suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods. Long periods of inactivity on older vehicles often lead to degradation of rubber components, such as perished suspension bushes or seized brake calipers, regardless of the low overall mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the effects of age and storage. Given the age of the Focus-Max, check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as these are common failure points for this generation. Inspect the braking system for surface rust on the discs and check the tyres for sidew cracking caused by low use. Since the MOT record is now obsolete, a professional assessment of the fluid levels and the condition of the drivetrain is essential to ensure the vehicle has not deteriorated during its long period without recorded testing.