2002 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · RJ52 VME

The vehicle's current roadworthiness is unfavourable due to a recurring pattern of MOT failures, specifically failing on the 2022-06-17 date at 172,549 miles with no recorded defects. This indicates that the vehicle has not met its safety requirements since the last inspection, and the failure on the most recent date confirms that the previous owner likely failed to address the issues leading up to this test. The maintenance trend is improving over time, as the vehicle passed the 2021-06-18 test at 172,549 miles, followed by a successful 2019-06-19 inspection at 167,185 miles. However, this improvement is interrupted by a significant gap between the 2018-07-02 test at 162,585 miles and the current date, resulting in a 6,000-mile accumulation of failure points. While the 2019-06-10 test at 166,955 miles was also a failure, the subsequent 2018-07-02 test on a clean date suggests that the issue may have been resolved or mitigated, though it is important to note that the 2022-06-17 failure on a full mileage test suggests that maintenance was not completed or is still pending. Given the 6,000-mile gap and the history of two failures, the buyer should inspect the chassis and suspension components in person. The 2022-06-17 failure at 172,549 miles indicates that the suspension bushes and coil springs may have become loose or corroded, creating a structural integrity risk that requires immediate professional assessment. The 2019-06-10 failure at 166,955 miles suggests that the binding calipers or brake discs may have worn down, which could lead to a binding condition if not addressed. The 2021-06-18 pass at 172,549 miles confirms that the vehicle was capable of handling the test, but the 2018-07-02 pass on a clean date implies that the owner may have had the brakes serviced, yet the 2022-06-17 failure suggests that this service may have been insufficient or that the vehicle has been driven since the last service.