2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GD02 TWE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy and demonstrates a stable maintenance trend following a significant structural repair. The most recent test conducted in November 2025 at 39,352 miles passed with with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a period of three consecutive clean passes since the 2022 failure, indicating that the previous structural issues were addressed and the vehicle has been maintained to a passing standard. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,640 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2025, the car covered only 951 miles, suggesting it is used for very short trips or remains stationary for long periods. While this low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the engine, gearbox, and braking system, it increases the risk of degradation in rubber-based components, brake seals, and fluid-related systems due to lack of regular use. A physical inspection must focus on the offside rear suspension mounting area and the adjacent outer sill. The failure in November 2022 at 38,401 miles was due to excessive corrosion that reduced structural strength. While the car has passed subsequent tests, the buyer should verify that the repair was structurally sound and that active corrosion is not returning to the chassis metal. You should also check for perished suspension bushes, cracked brake hoses, and seized calipers, which are common in low-mileage vehicles of this age that have sat idle.