2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AY52 SMO
2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 124,248 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY52 SMO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2016
- 124,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY52 SMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (AY52 SMO) between October 2005 and May 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
AY52 SMO Mileage History
- 07/10/200541,796 mi
- 17/05/200648,922 mi+7,126 mi
- 14/05/200757,453 mi+8,531 mi
- 13/05/200869,818 mi+12,365 mi
- 13/05/200869,818 mi
- 06/05/200980,943 mi+11,125 mi
- 04/05/201093,081 mi+12,138 mi
- 09/05/2011105,159 mi+12,078 mi
- 12/05/2012116,644 mi+11,485 mi
- 12/05/2012116,644 mi
- 03/05/2013127,420 mi+10,776 mi
- 08/05/2013127,420 mi
- 09/05/2014138,611 mi+11,191 mi
- 22/05/2014138,611 mi
- 28/05/2015149,314 mi+10,703 mi
- 29/05/2015149,314 mi
- 25/05/2016124,203 mi-25,111 mi
- 26/05/2016124,248 mi+45 mi
- 26/05/2016124,248 mi
Average of roughly 7,753 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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