2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YC54 OGM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the record indicates a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. The most recent test on 30 July 2022 at 102,392 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a failure just two days prior on the same mileage. This suggests the previous owner was willing to rectify identified issues to maintain compliance, rather than allowing the vehicle to remain in an un-roadworthy state over a long period. The mileage profile is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,654 miles per year. Between July 2020 at 91,148 miles and July 2021 at 94,678 miles, the car covered only 3,530 miles. This low usage rate reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, but it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts and seals due to stationary periods. Note that the vehicle has not had a recorded MOT nearly four years since July 2022. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. Given the low mileage, the inspector should check for seized brake calipers or perished suspension bushes which may fail from age rather than use. The braking system also requires scrutiny for surface rust or pitted discs, as low-use vehicles frequently suffer from internal oxidation on the braking surfaces if not driven regularly.