2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NC04 URF

The 2004 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 February 2026 at 135,816 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual passes from February 2023 to February 2025 likewise noted no advisories or faults. The only blemish is a failure on 21 February 2024 at 124,859 miles that was rectified and passed six days later on 27 February 2024, with no defects listed on either certificate, indicating a minor administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a serious fault. Recorded mileage sits at 135,816 against an approximate 22-year lifespan, equating to around 6,173 miles per year which is typical for the age. The car covered just 2,603 miles between the February 2023 test at 122,312 miles and the February 2024 test at 124,859 miles, then 8,999 miles in the following year to 126,915 miles by February 2025, and a further 8,901 miles to the 2026 test. No large gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the history is sparse but clean across the five entries supplied. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion given the vehicle's 2004 build date and 22 years of age. The MOT record flags no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions issues, yet the absence of advisories across four passes suggests testers found nothing requiring note rather than confirming component condition. Given the clean test lineage and the unexplained February 2024 failure with no defects recorded, verify the VOSA failure reason and confirm the rectification work. Inspect underbody for rust, check brake calipers for binding, and assess tyre sidewall condition despite no tread advisories. The low annual mileage implies light use, but standing periods can accelerate rubber perishing and fluid degradation unseen by MOT testers.