2002 Ford Focus 1.4L Petrol · KJ02 AEP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The final MOT on 4 April 2023 at 111,831 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical and structural components met minimum standards. While the record shows failures on the same dates in 2022 and 2023, the subsequent passes suggest the owner addressed any identified issues promptly rather than allowing faults to persist. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,660 miles per year. There is a significant two-year gap between the December 2020 test at 105,858 miles and the February 2022 test at 108,574 miles, during which only 2,716 miles were covered. This suggests periods of inactivity, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid quality despite the low overall mileage. The subsequent accumulation of 3,257 miles between February 2022 and April 2023 further confirms a trend of low annual usage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related decay rather than wear from distance. Low-mileage often causes suspension bushes to perish and brake calipers to seize due to lack of use. Given the age of this Focus, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches is essential, as these areas are susceptible to over time. Inspect the tyres for flat spotting or sidewall cracking, which frequently occurs when a vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. The current MOT is now over three years out of date as of June 2026. This significant lapse renders the previous history unreliable for determining the current safety of the vehicle, as no professional road assessment has been performed since April 2023. An immediate mechanical inspection is required to verify that the structural integrity and braking system have not deteriorated during the long period of non-compliance.