2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KC53 NSY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a significant decline in mechanical integrity requiring immediate attention. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 153,539 miles, this followed a major failure just two weeks prior. The failure in May 2025 revealed a critical list of defects involving multiple brake pipes, steering components, and suspension joints. Although these issues were addressed to secure the pass, the presence of general underbody corrosion indicates that the vehicle is experiencing active structural degradation. At 153,539 miles over 22 years, the Ford Focus has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low usage for its age. There is a notable gap of roughly 6,500 miles between May 2023 and May 2024, and another 6,500 miles between May 2024 and May 2025. This consistent mileage suggests the car is used regularly, but the age of the vehicle explains the deterioration of rubber components and artworkwork rather than high mileage alone. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody to assess the severity of the general corrosion, which has been noted since at least 2022. specific attention should be paid to the brake lines, as the 2025 failure highlighted significant corrosion across both front and rear pipes, where grease may hide further structural thinning. The front suspension, particularly the track rod ends, anti-roll bar linkages, and ball joints, should be checked for renewed play or perished boots following the recent repairs, as these areas are proven points of failure on this model.