2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AY52 VSE
2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2002. Recorded mileage 128,853 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1596cc
AY52 VSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 128,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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AY52 VSE Mileage History
- 25/08/2022124,133 mi
- 07/09/2023125,516 mi+1,383 mi
- 11/09/2023125,519 mi+3 mi
- 09/09/2024127,778 mi+2,259 mi
- 09/09/2025128,853 mi+1,075 mi
Average of roughly 1,552 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY52 VSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (AY52 VSE) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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