2003 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · LT03 FXM

The vehicle's latest MOT on 28 February 2024 at 83,614 miles ended in failure with no mechanical defects recorded, mirroring earlier no-defect fails on 23 February 2023 at 74,300 miles and 25 January 2022 at 67,832 miles. Each prior fail was followed within days by a pass with zero advisories, most recently the 24 February 2023 pass at 74,306 miles. This pattern indicates a stable mechanical trend on paper, though the repeated administrative-style rejections demand verification of test rationale. Odometer data reveals low annual use for a 23-year-old hatchback. The car showed 67,832 miles on 25 January 2022 and rose to 74,300 miles by 23 February 2023, a 6,468-mile gain. By the 28 February 2024 test it reached 83,614 miles, adding 9,314 miles over the year. Such figures average roughly 3,600 miles annually, suggesting gentle mileage or extended storage. The sparse five-entry history contains no advisories on tyres, brakes, or corrosion, implying either careful upkeep or superficial test recording. A buyer must still inspect typical Ford Focus age-related faults not surfaced in the log. Examine rear suspension bushes and front coil springs for fractures, check brake discs and calipers for binding, and assess subframe and sills for structural corrosion. Verify exhaust emissions integrity and tyre tread depth despite clean records. The repeated fails with no defects point to possible documentation mismatches; confirm V5C and DVSA test certificates before purchase. Low mileage standing may have hardened wiper blades and cracked tyre sidewalls, minor consumables but worth replacing.