2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GP54 AEM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following its most recent MOT pass on 4 July 2025 at 91,931 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed its initial test but passed a retest days later. This suggests that the previous owner addressed specific defects only when prompted by the DVSA tester, rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. At 91,931 miles over 22 years, this Ford Focus has exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 4,179 miles per year. This low usage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, but it increases risks associated with long stationary periods and aging rubber components. Between July 2023 and July 2025, the vehicle covered 6,817 miles, indicating it remains a light use vehicle. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three tests suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to significant environmental corrosion or mechanical stress, despite the age of the chassis. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis for structural integrity, as low-mileage older vehicles often suffer from hidden rust in sills and wheel pans. Focus on the suspension bushes and coil springs, which can perish or crack over time regardless of distance driven. Given the history of rapid retest passes, verify the state of the brake calipers and lighting assemblies to ensure no minor defects were the cause of the previous failures. Check the tyres for flat spots or cracking, as low annual mileage often degrades rubber before the tread depth wears out.