2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AE52 LGF

The 2002 Ford Focus currently holds a valid roadworthiness status following a clean pass on 15 September 2023 at 99,912 miles, with no defects or advisories recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the recent test cycle, as the vehicle cleared its final examination without issue after a troubled period in late 2022. Recorded mileage stands at 99,912 against an age of roughly 24 years, equating to a low average of about 4,163 miles per year. The DVSA data shows sparse but steady accumulation: 93,091 miles at the October 2021 test, rising to 96,957 by October 2022, then 99,912 by September 2023. A notable cluster appears in early October 2022, where the car failed on 1 October at 96,927 miles and again on 4 October at 96,950 miles before passing on 5 October at 96,957 miles, indicating rapid retesting within days though no specific defects were logged by the tester. The clean advisory history across all five entries means no recurring suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion issues were formally flagged. However, the two consecutive failures in October 2022 with no recorded defects suggest administrative or undocumented presentation faults rather than resolved mechanical work, and the low annual mileage implies the car may have stood idle for long periods, raising risk of seized calipers or perished rubber components unseen in the record. A buyer should commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity, underside corrosion, and brake binding given the vehicle's age and standing patterns. Verify the actual cause of the 2022 failures through previous owner dialogue, and confirm tyre sidewall condition and fluid degradation before purchase.