2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EO02 VFV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of recurring corrosion and age-related degradation. While the most recent test in April 2023 at 41,817 miles passed, it followed a failure just one month prior due to high carbon monoxide emissions and brake pipe corrosion. The persistence of the corroded brake pipes across the 2022 and 2023 tests suggests the previous owner only addressed faults upon failing an inspection rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,742 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between March 2021 and March 2022, where the car covered only 6,879 miles, followed by an even slower accumulation period thereafter. This low mileage suggests the car may have sat for long periods, which explains the perishing tyres noted in the earlier records and indicates that rubber components and metal lines have aged through oxidation rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, specifically the front brake pipes which were flagged multiple times for corrosion and coating in grease. The presence of grease on brake lines often indicates an attempt to hide structural rust, so a close look at the metal integrity is required. Additionally, the suspension components and anti-roll bar linkages that previously showed play or perishing should be checked for dry rot and sidewall cracking, given the vehicle's age and low usage frequency. Since the last MOT was over three years ago, the current state of the tyres and fluid components is unknown and represents a significant risk.