2003 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · GY52 AZF

The 2022‑03‑16 MOT at 72,362 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness, though the same day’s earlier failure for near‑side and off‑side front tyre tread below 1.6 mm shows recent tyre wear. The record shows a gradual reduction in serious faults from 2013 onward, indicating improving maintenance. At 23 years old the vehicle has accumulated 72,362 miles, averaging 3,146 miles per year, a figure well below the typical usage for a car of this age and suggesting extended periods of standing. Mileage jumps from 61,772 miles in July 2013 to 61,842 miles in March 2021, a span of eight years with only 70 miles recorded, then rises to 72,362 miles by March 2022, indicating renewed use in the final year. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension system, focusing on the corroded near‑side and off‑side coil springs and suspension arms, checking for binding calipers, worn bushes and any signs of structural weakness. The brake system warrants close examination: the history records repeatedly worn, pitted or seriously weakened discs, thin pads and occasional binding calipers, so the condition of discs, pads, calipers and brake lines must be verified. Structural rust on the sub‑frame, rear brake discs and any coolant or oil leaks noted in earlier tests should be assessed for ongoing leakage or corrosion. Finally, the buyer ought to test tyre tread depth, verify that the front and rear tyres show no lumps or distortion, and confirm that the exhaust system meets emission limits, as the record shows repeated emission failures and tyre defects that could affect safety and compliance.