2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LA02 AEX

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a trend of deferred repairs regarding rubber and suspension components. While it passed its latest test in July 2025 at 113,868 miles, the record reveals multiple recurring faults that remained unaddressed for several years. The persistence of deteriorated drive shaft boots and corroded brake pipes from 2022 through 2025 suggests a pattern where components are only replaced when they reach the point of시험 failure rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. Data shows a significant stagnation in usage between July 2024 and July 2025, where the car covered only 8 miles. This pattern suggests the vehicle sits stationary for long periods, which often contributes to the accelerated degradation of rubber components like CV boots and dust covers due to dry rot and lack of mechanical movement, as evidenced by the all-round corrosion on the coil springs noted in the 2024 test. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain system. The history flags repeated issues with front inner ball joints, anti-roll bar ball joints, and CV boots, all of which require checking for grease leakage or excessive play. The presence of corroded rear brake pipes noted in both 2022 and 2025 necessitates an inspection to ensure the metal is not thinning. Additionally, the consistent mention of the nearside front tyre being near the legal limit across multiple years indicates a neglect of basic consumable upkeep.