2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KC53 NMV

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by recurring suspension wear and a clear history of deferred repairs. While the most recent recorded test in December 2021 at 116,039 miles was a pass, it carried advisories for worn rear suspension arm bushes and corroded coil springs. These issues mirror faults found in both 2020 and 2019, indicating that the rear suspension geometry has been in a state of degradation for several years without being addressed beyond the point of failure. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 116,039 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,274 miles. However, the data set shows a significant gap in testing, with no recorded MOT activity since December 2021. This five-year lapse means the vehicle's current roadworthiness is unverified and potentially highly suspect. The low mileage accumulation of only 17,783 miles covered between 2018 and 2021 suggests the car was used infrequently, which often accelerates the degradation of rubber components and the corrosion of metal surfaces. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension assembly, specifically the trailing arm bushes and coil springs, which the tester repeatedly flagged for wear and corrosion. The previous 2020 failure for a worn offside front track rod end with a serious risk of detachment highlights that steering components have been neglected until reaching critical levels. Additionally, the exhaust system should be checked for leaks, as these were noted in 2018 and 2019, and the structural integrity must be evaluated for advanced rust given the age of the vehicle and the noted corrosion on the springs.