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FORD FOCUS2002 · 2.0L Petrol

LC02 AED

Vehicle Insight Summary

FORD FOCUS (2002, Petrol, 1988cc) — mileage recorded at 149,691. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 05/11/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
1988cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2002 Ford Focus shows a currently roadworthy status following the November 2025 test at 149,691 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the record carries an anomalous failed entry on the same date with no defects listed, mirroring a similar pass-fail pair in late 2024. Such duplicate entries at 148,092 and 148,095 miles suggest administrative re-test handling rather than mechanical decline, and no advisories or faults appear across any test in the supplied history. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 6,237 miles per year for a 24-year-old vehicle, with the odometer reading 146,430 miles at the October 2023 test, 148,095 at November 2024, and 149,691 by November 2025. The annual increments of roughly 1,600 and 1,600 miles confirm light, consistent use with no rapid accumulation or prolonged standing gaps. The clean test history across these three years indicates the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing current, though the absence of recorded advisories means wear on consumables and structure went either unflagged or remained within limits. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and the DVSA's known tolerance for superficial rust at 24 years old. Brake discs and calipers warrant physical measurement, as the record shows no binding or imbalance flags but cannot confirm remaining thickness. Exhaust emissions and structural integrity passed electronically, yet visual checks beneath the sills and arches remain prudent before purchase.

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70
/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2002 Ford Focus (LC02 AED), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2023 to November 2025.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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