2002 Ford Focus 1.4L Petrol · KG52 ACO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs. While the most recent test on 19 December 2023 passed with no recorded defects, it followed two failures within the same month. This suggests the owner only addressed mechanical issues when necessary to pass the legal test rather than following a proactive service schedule. The trend appears stable in terms of immediate compliance, but the repeated failures in late 2023 indicate inconsistent mechanical oversight. Data regarding mileage accumulation is limited for a vehicle of this age. Between 9 December 2022 at 98,526 miles and 19 December 2022 at 98,537 miles, the car covered only 11 miles in ten days, which reflects extremely low usage during that period for a twenty-four-year-old Ford. However, the lack of mileage data for the 2023 tests makes it impossible to determine the current rate of wear on engine components or drivetrain assemblies. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components, as these early-generation Focus models are prone to corrosion and bushing wear. The multiple failures in December 2023, despite lacking specific defect descriptions in this summary, imply that the vehicle recently struggled with items like emissions or braking systems. Prioritize checking for structural rust on the rear subframe and sills, and verify that brake discs are not heavily pitted or thin, given the history of repeated failures prior to the final pass.