2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YS54 APF

The 24 October 2025 MOT at 137,454 miles resulted in a pass, yet the record lists a rear registration plate defect, an insecure exhaust heat shield, and two corroded brake pipes (near side rear and near side front) classified as defects under 1.1.11 (c). The presence of these recurring brake pipe failures, together with the earlier 16 October 2025 failure that added off‑side rear and front brake pipe corrosion and a near‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, shows a clear worsening trend rather than stability. Since the 2016 test at 85,829 miles the mileage has risen steadily, reaching 137,454 miles by late 2025, a gain of roughly 51,625 miles over nine years, or about 5,736 miles per year. The most recent year alone added 3,407 miles between the 12 November 2024 pass at 134,047 miles and the 24 October 2025 pass, indicating accelerated use in the past twelve months while earlier intervals showed smaller increments. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the brake pipes for signs of grease‑covered corrosion, examine the rear and front anti‑roll bar linkages and coil springs for rust and excessive play, verify the integrity of the exhaust heat shield and sub‑frame, and check tyre tread depth and side‑wall condition, especially the near‑side rear tyre tear noted in 2025. Wheel bearing noise and the state of the brake discs and fluid should also be confirmed before purchase.