2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RO52 AHJ

The most recent MOT on 19 November 2021 at 43,275 miles shows a pass preceded by a fail on the same date, both with no defects recorded. This leaves formal roadworthiness as passed. The maintenance trend is stable across the recorded period but the unexplained rejection warrants caution. The odometer advanced from 39,574 miles at the November 2019 test to 41,656 miles in November 2020 and reached 43,275 miles by November 2021, equating to roughly 1,350 miles per annum against a 24-year lifespan. Such low annual accumulation indicates extended periods of storage. Light local use rather than high-speed motorway wear is likely. The gap between the last test and today's date of 19 July 2026 spans four years and eight months, leaving condition unverified. Buyers should physically inspect the Ford for age-related corrosion on structural members, suspension bushes and coil springs. The tester flagged no binding calipers or worn brake discs. Standing vehicles often suffer seized handbrake mechanisms and flat-spotted tyres, so a pre-purchase check of flexible brake hoses and exhaust emissions is prudent. Previous owners logged no defect rectifications, implying either careful storage or superficial test scrutiny during the pandemic-era records.