2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NG05 AGX

The vehicle holds a valid, unbroken MOT record across its last three annual tests, and the most recent inspection in September 2023 at 107,006 miles passed with no defects recorded. That clean result follows a similar pass in September 2022 at 106,302 miles and another in October 2021 at 105,522 miles. The only failure on file, dated 27 September 2021, also shows no specific defect reasons, which suggests the vehicle was either retested immediately after a minor rectification or the failure was administrative in nature. Overall, the maintenance trend is stable and reassuring, with no evidence of worsening mechanical condition. The mileage pattern is consistent with light, intermittent use rather than heavy commuting. At 107,006 miles across 21 years, the car averages roughly 5,096 miles per year, which sits below the UK norm. Between the October 2021 pass and the September 2022 pass, the vehicle covered only 780 miles; between the September 2022 pass and the September 2023 pass, it covered 704 miles. That is about 60 miles per month, indicating the car spends long periods standing between journeys. Low annual mileage can hide deterioration from infrequent use, such as corroded brake discs, perished suspension bushes, and seized calipers, even when the MOT shows no current defects. A buyer should not rely on the clean advisories alone, given the vehicle's age and its pattern of light use. The MOT history does not flag structural corrosion, but a 2005 Ford Focus of this age warrants a hands-on inspection of the sills, floor pans, and suspension mount points for surface rust that could escalate. Likewise, check the brake discs and pads for pitting or uneven wear, and confirm the rear calipers slide freely, as binding is common on low-mileage examples that sit idle. Tyre age matters more than tread depth here, since the car may still be running rubber fitted years ago, so examine sidewall cracking and look for any perishing around the wiper blades and seals. The recorded history is clean, but the sparse mileage between tests means the next owner should verify that routine servicing has kept pace with calendar time, not just distance covered.