2002 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · CP52 BUV

The 2002 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 2 May 2025 at 80,844 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history is stable, showing no escalating mechanical concerns. Records from 3 May 2024 and 2 May 2025 each show a failed test on the same date and mileage as a subsequent pass, yet the DVSA data lists no defects for either failure. This pattern implies administrative or presentation anomalies at the testing station rather than a deterioration in the vehicle's condition. The odometer reads 80,844 miles against an age of roughly 24 years, equating to about 3,368 miles per year. Such low yearly use suggests extended standing periods or short local journeys. The gap between the 5 December 2022 test at 76,903 miles and the 3 May 2024 test at 79,281 miles covers just 2,378 miles over seventeen months. From May 2024 to May 2025 the car added only 1,563 miles. The sparse record shows clean passes aside from the defect-free failures, indicating no flagged wear on consumables or structure. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low-use profile. Standing time promotes corrosion on structural members and brake calipers even when test advisories are absent. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass entries without recorded faults warrant verification of the VIN and test certificate authenticity with DVSA before purchase. No recurring mechanical faults appear in the history to suggest worsening trends. The previous keeper maintained test compliance, though the dual entries hint at lax documentation discipline rather than skipped upkeep.