2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BK02 AET

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable due to a lack of testing data for nearly four years. The last recorded test on 17 August 2022 at 81,300 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, which suggests a significant mechanical or emissions issue remained unaddressed. Given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle has operated or remained stationary far beyond its last official inspection, leaving the current state of its safety systems and structural integrity entirely unknown. The mileage profile of 81,300 miles over 24 years represents an exceptionally low average of approximately 3,388 miles per year. This low usage often indicates the car has sat for extended periods, which can lead to degradation of rubber components, fluid breakdown, and seized brake calipers. Between the June 2020 test at 79,585 miles and the August 2022 test at 81,300 miles, the vehicle covered only 1,715 miles. This pattern suggests the vehicle is subject to age- rather than mechanical wear and tear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the chassis and suspension for structural corrosion, as low-mileage older vehicles are prone to hidden rust in sills and wheel arches. The recurring failures in 2020, 2021, and 2022 without specific defect descriptions indicate a history of inconsistent maintenance or intermittent faults that the tester encountered. Particular attention should be paid to perished tyres and cracked rubber bushings, which are common failure points on cars of this age with low annual mileage.