2000 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · X164 AJB

The 2000 Ford Focus is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 11 March 2025 at 158 946 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend is stable; after a single failure on 6 March 2024 at 156 149 miles (also listed with no defects), the vehicle returned to passing status at the next test on 13 March 2024 at 156 157 miles. The brief setback did not introduce any persistent issues, and subsequent tests have shown no new faults, indicating that the vehicle’s condition has not deteriorated further. Mileage accumulation shows a typical pattern for a 26‑year‑old car, averaging roughly 6 100 miles per year. The annual increase slowed markedly in recent years: between March 2023 (153 122 miles) and March 2024 (156 157 miles) the odometer rose by just over 3 000 miles, and the following year added only about 2 800 miles to reach 158 946 miles. This deceleration may reflect reduced usage or periods of storage, which can preserve wear items but also mask developing corrosion. The record is otherwise clean, with no recurring fault codes or advisory entries. A prospective buyer should inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, examine the brake calipers for binding and the discs for uneven wear, and assess tyre tread depth across all four wheels. Visual checks for corrosion on the chassis, door sills and exhaust mounting points are essential, given the vehicle’s age and the unexplained failure in early 2024, which could indicate hidden structural or rust issues not captured in the MOT documentation. A thorough under‑body inspection and a test drive for abnormal noises or vibrations will provide additional confidence in the car’s mechanical integrity.