2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AE02 EUB

The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness pass from the 26 October 2021 test at 135,743 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the history is sparse. A prior failure on 29 September 2021 at 135,704 miles shows no listed defects, indicating the car was likely presented early or for administrative reasons rather than a clear mechanical fault, and the owner corrected the status within weeks. The recorded mileage of 135,743 against a 2002 build suggests roughly 5,656 miles per year, which is low for a 24-year-old car. The gap between the two 2021 tests covers only 39 miles, and no further entries exist beyond October 2021, leaving nearly five years unaccounted for relative to today's date of 8 July 2026. Such low use with long static periods often masks perished rubber components and corroding brake lines that a short test mileage will not expose. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe for corrosion given the age and likely standing periods. The brake discs and calipers warrant close checking for binding or pitting after the extended lay-up implied by the missing recent tests. Without recurring advisories in the record, no worsening mechanical pattern is evident, but the absence of post-2021 data means the current condition is unverified by DVSA. A fresh independent inspection is essential before purchase.