2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FN02 XWS

The 2002 Ford Focus presents a broadly stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 6 April 2022 returning a pass at 124,469 miles and no defects recorded. The prior attempt on 23 March 2022 failed at 124,462 miles, yet the DVSA entry lists no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation failure rather than a mechanical fault. On the available evidence the vehicle cleared its final recorded examination cleanly. At roughly 24 years old the car shows 124,469 miles, an average of about 5,186 miles per year, which is low for its age and suggests either light use or extended periods off the road. The record jumps only seven miles between the March 2022 failure and the April 2022 pass, and no earlier entries are supplied, so the history is sparse. Low annual mileage combined with a 14-day, seven-mile gap between tests implies the car was barely driven in that window and may have stood idle for long stretches. A buyer should still inspect the usual age-related items that short records omit. Standing time accelerates corrosion on structural members, subframes, and brake lines, so examine sills, suspension mounting points, and underbody for rust. Check the brake discs and calipers for seizure after prolonged inactivity, and verify the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing. Given the clean final pass and absence of advisories, no recurring mechanical trend is visible in the data. The lack of recorded defects means the buyer must rely on a physical inspection to confirm the exhaust, emissions, and steering components remain sound for a vehicle of this vintage.