2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · HL59 DAY

The vehicle presents in a roadworthy condition with a stable maintenance trend over the last four years. The most recent test on 22 May 2025 at 80,647 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite an initial failure on the same day. This momentary failure suggests a minor component issue or a presentation fault that was rectified immediately before the retest, as the subsequent record remains entirely clean of mechanical advisories or structural failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,376 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 70,573 miles and November 2024 at 79,460 miles, the car covered 8,887 miles, indicating consistent but light-usage patterns. The gap of 1,187 miles since the November 2024 test further confirms this low annual displacement. While low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, it often leads to issues related to degraded rubber components and fluid oxidation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related degradation rather than mileage. Given the clean MOT history, the tester did not find significant structural corrosion or binding calipers, but the low usage warrants a close check for cracking in suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls which can perish over time during long periods of standing. Inspect the brake discs for pitting or corrosion, as vehicles driven infrequently frequently suffer from surface rust that affects braking performance if not regularly cleared.