2006 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · ST02 ABT

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 25 June 2025 at 91,240 miles passed with no recorded defects, immediately following a failure just one mile prior on the previous day. This suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying a minor-issue quickly to secure a pass, and the lack of recurring advisories across the last three passes indicates a vehicle that is currently meeting minimum safety standards. The mileage profile is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent but minimal usage, moving from 87,255 miles in May 2023 to 91,240 miles in June 2025. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on high-friction mechanical components like the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between tests suggest the car may sit stationary. This often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, such as suspension bushes,ার links, and brake hoses, which perish regardless of the distance driven. A physical inspection should focus on the components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage-related wear. Given the age of this Focus, the buyer must check the structural integrity for corrosion on the rear sills and wheel arches, where rust often develops. The braking system should be inspected for binding calipers or seized pistons, which frequently occur on low-use vehicles. While the MOT record is clean, the tester should look for cracking in tyre sidewalls and fluid leaks from seals that have become brittle over two decades.