2002 Ford Focus 1.4L Petrol · DA02 EOD

The 2002 Ford Focus currently fails the roadworthiness standard. The most recent test on 26 March 2026 at 47,187 miles returned a fail with no defects recorded, an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a clean pass. Prior to that, the vehicle held a stable test history with passes in March 2025 at 42,655 miles, March 2024 at 41,130 miles, and March 2023 at 36,623 miles, so the trend was steady until the latest rejection. Recorded mileage shows light use for a 24-year-old car. The odometer rose from 36,623 miles in March 2023 to 47,187 miles by March 2026, an average of roughly 3,500 miles per year, below the 1,966 annual norm implied by total age. The March 2024 entry shows a fail on 27 March at 41,130 miles followed by a pass the next day at the same mileage, indicating a quick rectification with no listed defects. The sparse record carries no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across the five years shown. A buyer should physically verify why the March 2026 test failed despite no defects logged, as DVSA systems occasionally reject on documentation or unrecorded faults. Inspect structural integrity for hidden rust given the low mileage and likely periods of standing. Check coil springs, binding calipers, and tyre condition, since the clean history offers no warning of consumable wear or mechanical risk. Given the absent advisories, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic test compliance, though the twin March 2024 result hints at a lapse corrected swiftly. Confirm the V5C and test certificate before purchase to resolve the latest failure status.