2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NG05 ACX

The 2026‑01‑07 MOT passed, confirming that the 2005 Ford Focus is presently roadworthy, yet the record shows a persistent pattern of suspension arm pin and bush wear, tyre edge wear, and slight ball‑joint play that have recurred across the three most recent tests, while the engine malfunction indicator and oxygen sensor defect that caused the 2025‑12‑30 failure are absent from the latest result, indicating those issues have been resolved. The recorded mileage of 122,897 at 21 years old translates to an average of about 5,850 miles per year, a figure that is low for a vehicle of this age, but the data reveal notable gaps and rapid accumulation: mileage stayed relatively steady between 2020 and 2023 with only modest annual increments, yet a sharp rise occurred after August 2024, climbing from 108,497 miles in August 2024 to 122,897 miles by January 2026, a gain of roughly 14,400 miles in less than two years, and an earlier interval from the 2020‑11‑30 test (92,761 miles) to the 2021‑11‑25 failure (95,507 miles) covered just 2,746 miles in a year, suggesting periods of minimal use followed by increased activity. A buyer should therefore examine the front suspension arm pins, bushes and ball joints for excessive play or binding, verify tyre tread depth and edge wear, and inspect the front brake discs for the serious weakening noted in the 2023‑08‑21 failure, while also checking the front and rear sub‑frames, coil springs and exhaust components for corrosion, and confirming that any lingering engine fault codes or oxygen sensor defects have been fully addressed.