2006 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · MH06 YNK

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on May 16, 2025, at 89,926 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car successfully cleared its most recent inspection without any recorded defects. While the history shows failures in April 2025 and May 2024, the immediate passes on follow-up tests suggest that the previous owner was proactive in rectifying identified faults to bring the vehicle back up to DVSA standards. The mileage profile is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. However, a significant discrepancy exists in the recorded data. The July 2023 test recorded 105,482 miles, while the subsequent May 2024 test showed only 85,844 miles. This impossible mileage drop of nearly 20,000 miles indicates a clerical error or a faulty odometer issue rather than actual vehicle usage. Since the May 2025 test, the car has covered roughly 4,000 miles, confirming very low annual usage over the last twelve months. Given the age of the Focus and the low mileage pattern, a physical inspection must focus on age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear. Low-use vehicles often suffer from perished rubber components, dried suspension bushes, and seized brake calipers due to inactivity. A buyer should specifically inspect the structural integrity of the chassis and rear sills for corrosion, as this is common on this generation. Additionally, check the tyres for sidewall cracking and the brake fluid for contamination, as low tread depth often masks the effects of material material failure.