2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MD04 HVN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in the August 2025 test at 62,273 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of reactive improvement after a significant failure in mid-2023. While the 2023 record highlighted critical structural safety issues, the lack of advisories in the most recent inspection indicates that the previous owner addressed the immediate defects and has maintained the vehicle to a passing standard. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,800 miles per year. Between August 2022 and August 2025, the car covered only 4,248 miles, suggesting it sits for long periods or is used only for short trips. This low usage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it increases the risk of rubber-based parts degrading or brake components seizing due to lack of regular heat-cycle-driven operation. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the rear suspension, specifically revisiting the August 2023 failure where the offside rear lower suspension arm wishbone was deemed corroded and seriously weakened. Although this has passed since, the buyer should check for recurring surface rust on the mounting points to ensure no active corrosion remains. The 2024 advisory regarding low front inner brake pads suggests that while components are being replaced, the braking system should be checked for uneven wear or sticking calipers common with low-mileage usage patterns.