FORD FOCUS2002 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass record over the last four years. The most recent test conducted on 26 February 2024 at 70,762 miles resulted in a clean pass, following a brief failure just seven days prior on 19 February 2024 at 70,750 miles. This isolated failure suggests a minor oversight or a specific consumable issue that was rectified immediately, as the subsequent test showed no defects whatsoever. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,948 miles per year. Between February 2021 and February 2024, the car covered only 3,604 miles, indicating it is used for very short trips or has sat stationary for long periods. While this low-use profile typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid chemistry. The lack of significant mileage accumulation suggests that the vehicle has not been subjected to high-stress long-distance motorway driving. A physical inspection should focus on components associated with low-mileage, high-age vehicles. The buyer must check for perished suspension bushes, split rubber boots, and aged tyres that may crack or lose elasticity over time regardless of distance driven. Given the infrequent use, the brake calipers should be inspected for seizing or internal corrosion due to lack of use. Additionally, a thorough check of the structural integrity around the sills and rear suspension arches is essential, as this generation of Focus is prone to rust over two decades of service.