2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LW02 ACO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the record shows a significant gap in recent testing. The most recent MOT on 13 September 2021 at 135,719 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating the car was in a good mechanical state at that time. However, because the current date is June 2026, the certificate is nearly five years out of date. This long lapse in documented testing means the current condition of the safety-critical components is entirely unknown. At 135,719 miles, this 24-year-old Focus has covered an average of approximately 5,655 miles per year. The data between September 2019 and 2021 shows consistent usage, with roughly 11,000 miles covered over two years. The lack of mileage entries since 2021 suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods. Low mileage on vehicles of this age often causes rubber components to perish and shrink, while brake calipers can seize due to lack of use, which presents specific risks despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the suspension. Early Focus models are prone to corrosion in the rear subframe and sills areas, which cannot be verified from an expired MOT record. Given the long period of inactivity, the inspector should check for perished rubber boots, leaking dampers, and seized brake mechanisms. The buyer should also verify the state of the fluid fluids, as these may have absorbed moisture or de-graded over the five years since the last recorded pass.