2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RF55 YDE

The vehicle's recent MOT history shows an inconsistent maintenance trend, moving from a failure in late 2024 to a pass in late 2025. While the most recent test on 20 November 2025 resulted in a pass, the tester issued an advisory regarding an offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking or perishing. This specific advisory mirrors a fault recorded during the 23 November 2023 test, suggesting a recurring issue with tyre degradation or age-related rubber deterioration. The recorded mileage of 51,262 miles is notably low for a 2005 vehicle, averaging approximately 2,441 miles per year over its lifespan. The MOT records do not show any sudden surges in mileage between the annual tests, which supports the low-use profile. However, low annual mileage can often lead to the rubber perishing noted in the 2023 and 2025 advisories, as vehicles that sit idle for long periods are more susceptible to tyre sidewall cracking and component seizure. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the tyres, specifically looking for sidewall cracking or age-related degradation on all four wheels to avoid the issues flagged in the 2023 and 2025 records. The 27 November 2024 failure highlighted major defects involving damaged offside and nearside front body panels, as well as insufficient washer fluid. It is necessary to inspect these body panels for structural integrity and ensure any previous repairs have not masked underlying corrosion or compromised the wing's mounting points. The 2024 failure also indicated bodywork damage that was flagged as a potential injury risk. While the 2025 test passed without further bodywork advisories, the history of structural damage to the front wings warrants a close examination of the front-end assembly. Checking the condition of the windscreen washer system and wiper blades is also advisable to ensure the minor and major defects noted in 2023 and 2024 remain resolved. buying_score: 55 risk_level: Medium.