2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FH52 LBG

The 2002 Ford Focus presents a current roadworthy status following a pass on 8 April 2026 at 78,026 miles, yet the surrounding history reveals an erratic test pattern rather than a stable trend. The vehicle failed on the same date at 78,024 miles and again on 28 November 2025 and 7 November 2024, all with no defects recorded by the tester. Such repeated failures without logged faults point to administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical decline, and the most recent pass suggests the car cleared correctly when submitted. Recorded mileage sits at 78,026 against an age of roughly 24 years, equating to about 3,251 miles per year and confirming very light use. The gap between the 6 November 2023 pass at 74,290 miles and the 7 November 2024 failure shows only 3,689 miles added in twelve months, with a further mere 6 miles to the 2025 failure and 41 miles to the 2026 pass. This near-static odometer across three consecutive failures implies the car stood unused for long periods or was moved minimally between test attempts. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion given the low mileage and likely prolonged standing, which accelerates underbody rust and perishes suspension bushes and brake hoses. The absence of advisories across all entries means no worn tyres, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions faults were flagged, but the DVSA record alone offers no insight into hidden age-related degradation. Given the clean defect list yet repeated no-defect failures, previous owners appear to have struggled with test logistics rather than neglected core maintenance. Verify the V5C and ask the seller why the car failed three times with nothing recorded, then confirm brake discs, coil springs, and chassis rails are sound before purchase.