2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LA04 ACV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last four years. The most recent test on 06 May 2025 at 139,230 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just two miles prior on the same day where no specific defects were listed. This anomaly suggests either a clerical error or a sensor trip that was rectified immediately, indicating a proactive approach to maintaining the current MOT standard. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. Between May 2022 and May 2025, the car covered 22,563 miles, moving from 116,667 to 139,230 miles. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to long periods of stationary neglect which often leads to accelerated component degradation. The lack of large gaps in the records indicates the car remains in regular use, which generally keeps mechanical components lubricated. While the clean MOT record is encouraging, the age and mileage necessitate a focus on common failure points for this era. A physical inspection should prioritise the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches for corrosion that a standard MOT test may not yet have flagged. The buyer should also examine the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these often perish over time before they trigger a test failure. Given the mileage, checking for fluid leaks and the condition of the brake discs and calipers remains essential to ensure the vehicle remains as reliable as the digital history suggests.