2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · PX52 ASO

The Ford Focus presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the latest examination. The tester passed the vehicle on 31 March 2022 at 121,994 miles with no defects recorded. Historical tests from 2019 through 2022 show a consistent clean sheet apart from an anomalous failure on 22 March 2021 at 115,452 miles that was immediately followed by a pass on the same day, also with no defects logged. The maintenance trend is therefore stable with no worsening mechanical issues flagged across the record. Recorded mileage indicates light use for a 24-year-old car. The odometer read 102,586 miles at the 18 March 2019 test. It then climbed to 111,044 miles by 25 March 2020, then 115,452 miles on 22 March 2021, and finally 121,994 miles on 31 March 2022. That equates to roughly 5,000 miles per year, well below average for the age. The sparse record shows no rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps, though the absence of tests between 2022 and the current date in July 2026 means the vehicle has likely been off the road or untaxed for over four years. Previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory testing but the long dormancy raises questions about storage conditions. No advisories or defects were ever recorded for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion or exhaust emissions across the five tests. The clean history suggests consumable wear was addressed before each examination or the vehicle saw gentle driving. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and hidden rust on sills and subframes given the age and prolonged standing since 2022. The tester never flagged binding calipers or worn tyres, yet rubber components and fluids degrade with time irrespective of mileage. Given the low annual usage, previous owners likely used the car for short local journeys rather than high-speed motorway commutes. The identical same-day fail and pass in March 2021 implies a paperwork or minor procedural issue rather than mechanical neglect. Prospective purchasers must verify the actual condition of the braking system and suspension through a pre-purchase examination, as the MOT record alone cannot reveal intermittent faults that develop during storage.