2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LK52 FTD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The final MOT test conducted in December 2021 at 128,311 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating the car was in a sound mechanical state at that time. This followed a period of clean passes in 2020 and 2018, suggesting the previous owner maintained consistent standards without major mechanical failures during those recorded years. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,346 miles per year. Between June 2018 at 113,297 miles and December 2021 at 128,311 miles, the car covered only 15,014 miles. While this low mileage often reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between tests can sometimes mask the degradation of rubber-based components or fluid breakdown. There is now a significant gap in the record as the 2021 test expired, meaning the current roadworthiness of the vehicle is unverified for over four years. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the structural integrity, as early Focus models are prone to corrosion in the rear sills and wheel arches. Given the low annual mileage and high age, the vehicle requires checking for perished suspension bushes and seized coil springs, which degrade due to time rather than just distance. The failure recorded in June 2019 prior to the immediate pass suggests a specific issue was rectified, but a thorough check of the brake calipers for binding or corrosion is necessary to ensure the system has not deteriorated during the periods of low use.