2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FY52 ADX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of intermittent MOT preparation. The most recent test on 17 February 2024 at 90,755 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, suggesting the owner failed to rectify a specific but undisclosed issue prior to the appointment. Given that the vehicle passed in March 2023 at 80,268 miles, the trend shows the owner addresses issues only when testing fails rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 90,755 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 3,781 miles per year. This low usage profile typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it increases the risk of age-related degradation. The data shows a significant gap in usage between March 2022 and February 2024, where the car covered only 21,314 miles in two years. Such long periods of low use often lead to the hardening of rubber components, the seizing of brake calipers, and the corrosion of fluid lines, regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on the structural integrity and suspension components common to this generation of Focus. The record shows failures in March 2022, 2023, and 2024 without listed defects, which often points to items like bulbs or emissions failures that were rectified quickly. Inspect for deep corrosion on the subframe and rear mounting points, as rust often accumulates over decades. Given the low mileage, check the tyres for sidewall cracking and perished perished, as these occur even when the tread depth remains sufficient.