2002 FORD FOCUS1.6L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted in March 2025 at 78,435 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a functional standard without significant recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,268 miles per year. The data shows a significant jump in usage between April 2022 and March 2023, where the car covered over 6,400 miles in under a year. Since then, usage has settled back to a more conservative rate, with roughly 3,000 miles annually. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the age of the vehicle increases the risk of rubber-based component degradation and corrosion, which are not always captured by distance-based wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and aging rubber parts. Given the low mileage and age, the tester should check for surface corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as Ford Focus models of this era are prone to structural rust. The suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for cracking or perishing, as these materials degrade over time regardless of mileage. Although the MOT history is currently clean, the long intervals between uses can mean that brake calipers could seize or fluid could have absorbed moisture, necessitating a thorough check of the braking system's condition.