2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GK02 AEC

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent MOT on 25 April 2025 with 45,895 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a recurring pattern of immediate failures followed by passes in both 2024 and 2025. These failures resulted in no recorded defects on the passing certificates, suggesting that minor mechanical or compliance issues are being identified and rectified immediately prior to re-testing. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,912 miles per year. Between May 2023 at 41,771 miles and April 2025 at 45,895 miles, the car covered only 4,124 miles in two years. This low usage frequency suggests the vehicle has seen limited road exposure, which typically preserves drivetrain and internal engine components but often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts such as seals, hoses, and tyres due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans, as early-generation Ford models are prone to hidden corrosion that may not always manifest during low-speed testing. Given the low mileage, inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or perish, which occurs with age regardless of distance. Additionally, check the brake discs for heavy pitting or seized calipers, as vehicles driven infrequently often suffer from surface oxidation and hydraulic stagnation in the braking system.