2004 Ford Focus C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · PO54 AEA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by five consecutive clean MOT passes over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 30 September 2022 at 47,076 miles recorded no defects or advisories, indicating a high standard of mechanical upkeep during that period. This consistency suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a functional standard without recurring mechanical failures or escalating structural integrity issues. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,140 miles per year. Between October 2018 at 34,779 miles and September 2022 at 47,076 miles, the car covered only 12,297 miles. While this low usage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to age-related degradation of rubber components. The gap since the last recorded MOT is now nearly four years, meaning the vehicle is significantly overdue for a test to verify its current roadworthiness. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age and stationary time rather than mileage-based wear. Specifically, check for perished suspension bushes, control arm cracks, and perished tyre sidewalls which often occur when cars are used infrequently. Given the low mileage, inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and the calipers for seized pistons from lack of use. A thorough check of the sills and wheel arches is also essential to ensure that structural rust has not developed during the long periods of inactivity.