2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · VAG 296

The 2004 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 7 August 2025 at 63,390 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing clean passes once minor administrative failures were cleared. No worsening mechanical faults or recurring advisories appear in the DVSA data. Recorded mileage sits at 63,390 against a 22-year lifespan, averaging roughly 2,881 miles per year. The car covered just 3,360 miles between the July 2023 test at 55,941 miles and the August 2025 pass, confirming very light use. Two failed tests on 5 August 2025 (63,387 miles) and 31 July 2024 (60,029 miles) list no defects, indicating paperwork or presentation issues rather than mechanical failure. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of neglected consumables or structural decline. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely periods of standing. Low annual mileage often masks perished rubber components and corroded brake calipers that static storage accelerates. The absence of recorded advisories means underside corrosion and exhaust condition were not flagged, but 22-year-old Ford structural points warrant physical checks. Verify the reason for the two no-defect failures with the selling garage, as repeated presentation failures suggest loose documentation rather than owner care. Confirm service history matches the low mileage claim before purchase.