2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NG03 EPJ

The 2003 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 January 2025 at 94,758 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 22 January 2024 at 81,919 miles also showed a clean sheet. A failed entry on the same 22 January 2024 date at identical mileage carries no listed defects, indicating an administrative or process failure rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five recorded tests from October 2021 to January 2025, the vehicle avoided any advisories or reported wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion. The odometer shows 94,758 miles against 23 years of age, an average of roughly 4,120 miles per year. The gap between the November 2022 test at 75,009 miles and the January 2024 test at 81,919 miles saw only 6,910 miles added over fourteen months, while 12,839 miles accrued in the twelve months to January 2025. Low annual use suggests periods of standing, which raises the risk of perished rubber components and surface corrosion even where the tester logged nothing. The record itself is sparse and clean, with no recurring consumable or mechanical issues to track. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the sills, subframe, and suspension mounts for hidden rust, as MOT passes on a low-mileage older car do not certify long-term structural integrity. Check the tyre sidewalls and brake calipers for age-related stiffness from disuse. The identical-mileage fail without defects warrants confirmation that the V5C and DVSA status are clean before purchase.