2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CE52 AUT
2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 55,790 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE52 AUT Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE52 AUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (CE52 AUT) between November 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
CE52 AUT Mileage History
- 24/11/200640,965 mi
- 23/11/200744,203 mi+3,238 mi
- 23/11/200744,203 mi
- 25/11/200846,637 mi+2,434 mi
- 21/11/200947,294 mi+657 mi
- 24/11/201047,663 mi+369 mi
- 16/11/201148,686 mi+1,023 mi
- 16/11/201148,676 mi-10 mi
- 22/11/201250,144 mi+1,468 mi
- 22/11/201250,144 mi
- 09/11/201351,110 mi+966 mi
- 21/11/201452,222 mi+1,112 mi
- 21/11/201553,219 mi+997 mi
- 22/11/201653,977 mi+758 mi
- 21/11/201754,794 mi+817 mi
- 21/11/201754,794 mi
- 22/11/201855,336 mi+542 mi
- 28/11/201955,357 mi+21 mi
- 30/11/202055,688 mi+331 mi
- 11/11/202155,754 mi+66 mi
- 11/11/202155,754 mi
- 26/11/202255,788 mi+34 mi
- 21/11/202355,790 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 873 miles per year across 23 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: Excellent
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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