2002 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · FB02 AJU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on October 3 2025 at 147,145 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. A failure just one day prior on October 2, 2025, highlighted critical issues including an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint, an unsafe nearside track rod end modification, and pitted front brake discs. While these were rectified to achieve the pass, the recurring faults suggest that components are only addressed once they reach the point of failure. At 147,145 miles over 24 years, the Focus has averaged approximately 6,131 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light usage for its age. The mileage progression shows steady movement, with roughly 5,600 to 6,400 miles covered between annual tests from 2022 to 2025. This consistent usage suggests the car is driven regularly, but the age of the vehicle naturally places significant stress on rubber components and metal lines, as evidenced by the persistent degradation of the hardware. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. Records from 2022 through 2024 consistently flagged corrosion on the brake pipes, which were often covered in grease, a common tactic used to hide structural decay of the lines. The suspension also shows a long-term history of worn trailing arm bushes and pins across both axles. The buyer should specifically check for fresh rust on the brake lines and ensure that the recent repairs to the ball joint and track rod end were performed to a professional standard, as the previous unsafe modification indicates non-standard or poor quality work in the past.