2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FJ52 WWP

The 2002 Ford Focus presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness status, demonstrated by a clean pass on 4 September 2025 at 80,879 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend remains consistent, showing no recurring mechanical or structural failures across the documented history. Although the record shows two failed tests in 2023 and 2024, both were immediately resolved with clean passes on the same or subsequent days, indicating minor, rectified issues rather than persistent faults. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Between the August 2023 test at 77,969 miles and the September 2024 test at 79,466 miles, the Focus covered just 1,497 miles. This dropped slightly to 1,413 miles over the following year leading to the September 2025 test. Such minimal annual usage suggests prolonged periods of standing, which demands careful inspection of perishable components like rubber bushes, tyres, and seals, rather than high-mileage drivetrain wear. Given the vehicle's age and low-mileage usage pattern, a physical inspection must prioritize structural integrity and deteriorating consumables. Check the sills, subframes, and floor pan for corrosion, as standing vehicles can suffer from moisture ingress and surface rust that compromises structural integrity. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, and assess the brake discs and calipers for binding or corrosion caused by lack of regular use. Verify the condition of the exhaust system and tyre sidewalls for cracking, as age-related degradation poses a greater risk here than wear from mileage.