2002 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · BD52 SBU
2002 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 115,845 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD52 SBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2025
- 115,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD52 SBU 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 (BD52 SBU) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. Mainly in chal”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BD52 SBU Mileage History
- 20/10/2022105,820 mi
- 20/10/2022105,820 mi
- 05/10/2023109,498 mi+3,678 mi
- 03/05/2024109,504 mi+6 mi
- 10/09/2025115,845 mi+6,341 mi
Average of roughly 3,468 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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