2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BK02 AOE

The vehicle is currently out of MOT testing, with the last recorded entry dating back to January 11, 2023. The maintenance trend is worsening, as the most recent test at 127,569 miles flagged a significant number of advisories including a deteriorated fuel hose, a noisy nearside rear wheel bearing, and a binding offside front service brake. The presence of corrosion on the rear sub-frame, anti-roll bar, and suspension mounting areas suggests a vehicle struggling with age-related degradation. The mileage is low for a 24-year-old car, averaging roughly 5,315 miles per year. However, the record shows a period of relative inactivity or very light use between January 2023 and the current date of July 2026, as the mileage remained static at 127,569. A previous spike in usage occurred between July 2018 and January 2022, where the odometer climbed from 96,667 to 118,748 miles. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the chassis and braking system. The history reveals a chronic issue with brake pipe corrosion, leading to a failure in January 2022 and recurring advisories since 2021. Structural integrity is a primary concern, as the car failed in 2016 due to excessive corrosion on seat belt anchorages and sills, and again in January 2021 due to a corroded rear suspension mounting. These entries indicate a pattern of severe rust that often requires extensive welding to rectify. Mechanical attention should also be directed toward the suspension and drivetrain. The record shows repeated failures and advisories for ball joints, track rod ends, and coil springs dating back to 2015. The combination of a binding brake, a noisy wheel bearing, and an oil leak noted in January 2022 suggests that basic mechanical upkeep has been reactive rather than preventative. Given the three-year gap since the last test, the current state of the fuel hoses and structural rust is unknown and represents a high risk.