2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KC53 NWF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing an improving trend in its testing history. The most recent inspection on 22 April 2024 at 129,103 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical and structural components met the minimum safety standards. While the history shows previous failures in 2021 and 2023, the subsequent clean passes suggest that the owner addressed identified faults effectively and maintained the vehicle thereafter. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,868 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between December 2021 and February 2023, where the car covered 22,693 miles in just fourteen months, followed by a much slower rate of use with only 21,690 miles covered over the subsequent 26 months. This low overall mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, though long periods of standing can often lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and brake corrosion despite the low odometer reading. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the suspension components. Given the age of this Focus, checking for corrosion in the rear wheel arches and subframe is essential as MOT tests often miss surface rust until it becomes structural. The buyer should also inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, as low-mileage vehicles that sit for long periods suffer from dry rot in these parts. Checking the brakes for binding calipers or pitted discs is also advisable, as the record does not detail the state of the braking system beyond the basic test requirements.