2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NG06 GCX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on May 9, 2025, 91,789 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently cleared the testing requirements after addressing previous failures. While the history shows failures in February 2024 and March 2025, the lack of recorded defects on subsequent passes suggests the owner addressed immediate issues promptly rather than allowing a progressive mechanical decline. The mileage profile is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,589 miles per year. Data shows a significant period of inactivity between February 2023 at 85,874 miles and February 2024 at 88,930 miles, where the car covered only 3,056 miles in a year. The more recent jump of 2,859 miles between February 2024 and May 2025 indicates a consistent light usage pattern, though the vehicle remains in the low-mileage category. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age and sitting rather than mileage. Low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts, so the suspension bushes, split boots, and brake hoses require close scrutiny for cracking or dry rot. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check of the sills, wheel arches, and subframe is essential, as structural corrosion can occur regardless of how few miles are driven. One should also check for seized brake calipers, which frequently occur when vehicles undergo long periods of standing.