2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NK52 PLO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the available history over the last three years. The most recent test conducted in July 2022 at 44,876 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle met minimum legal standards at that time. While the record shows failures in 2021 and 2022, the lack of advisory notes suggests any issues identified were rectified immediately before the passing tests. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,870 miles per year. Between July 2020 and July 2022, the car covered only 3,371 miles, moving from 41,505 to 44,876 miles. This low usage suggests the vehicle has been used sparingly, which typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine. However, the significant gap since the last recorded MOT in July 2022 means the vehicle is currently overdue for testing and requires an immediate inspection to verify current roadworthiness. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that suffer from standing rather than mileage. Inspect the rubber components, such as suspension bushes, engine mounts, and tyre sidewalls for cracking or dry rot caused by age. Low usage often leads to brake corrosion on discs and calipers, so the buyer should check for pitting or seized pistons. Given the age of the Focus, a thorough check for structural rust along the sills and wheel arches is essential, as structural decay occurs regardless of how few miles are driven.