2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AD02 NNY

The 2002 Ford Focus presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 21 December 2022 at 104,547 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This outcome is consistent with the preceding four tests, all of which also passed cleanly with no advisories or failures noted. The pattern indicates a vehicle that has been kept in sound mechanical order, with no recurring faults or emerging deterioration visible in the official record. Mileage accumulation tells an unusual story. Between the December 2019 test at 89,658 miles and the December 2022 test at 104,547 miles, the car covered 14,889 miles across roughly three years. However, the mileage then flatlined entirely. The December 2021 and December 2022 tests both recorded 99,435 and 104,547 miles respectively, but no subsequent test exists despite the current date being June 2026. The car has either been stationary, SORN'd, or driven very sparingly for over three and a half years. Prolonged inactivity carries its own risks, including deteriorated brake components, perished rubber bushes, and fuel system issues. A buyer should treat this vehicle with cautious optimism. The MOT record is exceptionally clean, yet the absence of any test since late 2022 raises questions about its current state. A thorough in-person inspection should focus on the braking system for signs of seized calipers or corroded discs from standing. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links deserve close scrutiny given the car's age and the likelihood of rubber degradation during dormancy. Tyres should be checked for sidewall cracking regardless of remaining tread depth. The exhaust system and underside require inspection for corrosion, particularly if the car has been stored outdoors. Finally, a cold start assessment will reveal whether the engine, coolant system, and battery have survived prolonged disuse without internal damage or coolant contamination.