2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CA51 ABF
2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2002. Recorded mileage 155,197 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,197 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
CA51 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/12/2023
- 155,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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CA51 ABF Mileage History
- 02/12/2021115,979 mi
- 13/12/2021116,050 mi+71 mi
- 17/11/2022134,083 mi+18,033 mi
- 17/11/2022134,083 mi
- 08/12/2023155,197 mi+21,114 mi
Average of roughly 19,468 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CA51 ABF 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 (CA51 ABF) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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