2002 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · DS02 AFU

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass on 23 June 2025 at 98,177 miles. This recent result indicates that the owner successfully addressed any underlying issues identified during previous testing cycles. While the car suffered failures in both 2023 and 2024, the subsequent re-tests without defects suggest a maintenance trend where the owner is proactive in resolving faults rather than allowing them to persist. The mileage profile is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,100 miles per year. The data shows a consistent pattern of use, with roughly 3,600 miles covered between July 2023 and July 2024, and another 3,000 miles the following year. This low annual mileage reduces the mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, though it often invites accelerated degradation of rubber-based parts like suspension bushes and brake hoses due to age and potential periods of static storage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and rear suspension, as older Ford Focus models are prone to corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. Despite the clean MOT history, the low mileage increases the importance of checking for perished tyres or seized brake calipers that may not manifest during a standard test. Inspect the fluid levels for leaks and the condition of the timing belt, as low-use vehicles can suffer from internal component fatigue that mileage records alone cannot reveal.