2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · GL53 HHU

The 2004 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 26 August 2025 at 88,124 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the three most recent annual tests. The records show no defects flagged at any stage, and the vehicle cleared its final assessment without advisories. Prior to that pass, the same-day test on 26 August 2025 recorded a failure at identical mileage with no defects listed, a pattern repeated on 21 August 2024 when a failure at 85,696 miles preceded a pass two days later at 85,697 miles. Mileage accumulation is low for a 22-year-old vehicle, rising from 83,003 miles at the August 2023 test to 88,124 miles by August 2025, an average of roughly 1,560 miles per year against a lifetime mean near 4,006. The sparse and clean record shows no rapid accumulation or notable gaps beyond the short fail-pass intervals in 2024 and 2025. Low yearly use suggests prolonged standing periods, which commonly accelerate rubber degradation in suspension bushes and permit corrosion to establish on structural members and brake discs. A buyer should physically inspect the underbody for structural rust given the vehicle's age and low-use profile, paying close attention to subframe and sills. The repeated same-day fail-then-pass outcomes with no defects recorded imply administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults, but the absence of advisories means worn coil springs, binding calipers, or tired tyres were not disclosed and remain unverified. Confirm brake disc condition and suspension integrity on site, as these components suffer from inactivity. Verify the exhaust emissions and fluid leaks during a warm engine run, since the MOT history offers no insight into consumable wear or latent faults.