2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NG04 HNH

This 2004 Ford Focus demonstrates an exceptionally strong maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 2025-08-07 at 143,725 miles with zero defects recorded. The recent history shows a stable pattern of fault-free testing, mirroring clean passes on 2024-08-09 at 139,189 miles and 2023-08-08 at 134,164 miles. Such consecutive flawless certificates indicate that previous owners addressed mechanical upkeep diligently rather than letting faults accumulate. The vehicle has accumulated 143,725 miles over its twenty-two-year lifespan, averaging roughly 6,533 miles annually, which sits comfortably within typical UK driving parameters. A notable mileage jump occurred between August 2022 and August 2023, where the odometer advanced by roughly 24,461 miles from the 109,703 miles recorded during the 2022-08-12 test. Subsequent years reveal a more modest annual accumulation of approximately 4,500 to 5,000 miles, pointing to a period of intensive fleet or commuter use followed by lighter private deployment. Despite the unblemished test sheets showing no advisory items for corrosion or component wear, a physical inspection must target components typically vulnerable on aging Ford architectures of this decade. Focus the examination on the structural sills, subframe mounting points, and wheel arches for hidden corrosion, while checking the suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers for fatigue after years of service. Brake discs, pads, and calipers deserve close scrutiny during a viewing to ensure that consumable hardware matches the high standard set by the recent MOT paperwork.