2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SE04 WLC

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT in December 2023 at 153,453 miles with no recorded defects. This indicates that the car was maintained to a passing standard following its previous failures. However, the history shows a pattern of immediate failures in 2021 and 2022, suggesting the vehicle required specific repairs to meet minimum legal standards before testing. The trend reflects a reactive approach to maintenance rather than proactive preventative care. The mileage profile is consistent with a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between November 2021 and December 2022, the car covered only 1,074 miles, indicating a period of very low usage. Usage increased slightly in the following year, with 1,892 miles clocked between December 2022 and December 2023. This low mileage suggests the engine may have been used for short local trips rather than long-distance commuting, which often leads to higher mechanical stress on the drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the sills and arches, as older Ford models of this era are prone to significant corrosion. While the recent test was clean, the previous failures suggest that components like suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake lines may have reached the end of their life recently. Given the age and intermittent use, check the rubber seals and fluid hoses for cracking or degradation that may have perished regardless of the low mileage figures.