The road tax status for CU02 WGJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for CU02 WGJ?

The MOT for CU02 WGJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 December 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of CU02 WGJ?

The recorded mileage for CU02 WGJ is 140,936 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is CU02 WGJ ULEZ compliant?

No, CU02 WGJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CU02 WGJ

CU02 WGJ

2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 140,936 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2002 · Swansea
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 17 Dec 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 140,936 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2002

Engine

1596cc

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CU02 WGJ Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 18/12/2023
140,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (28 mentions)

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CU02 WGJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Nov 2026, 02:45

MOT Analysis

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (CU02 WGJ) between January 2006 and December 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 18 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 59 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))”.

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CU02 WGJ Mileage History

07/01/200618,517 mi
11/12/200618,908 mi+391 mi
12/12/200721,583 mi+2,675 mi
16/12/200825,668 mi+4,085 mi
17/12/200825,677 mi+9 mi
15/12/200930,397 mi+4,720 mi
05/01/201132,830 mi+2,433 mi
03/01/201234,889 mi+2,059 mi
04/01/201234,892 mi+3 mi
18/06/201235,556 mi+664 mi
17/06/201339,586 mi+4,030 mi
17/06/201339,586 mi
11/06/201445,684 mi+6,098 mi
11/06/201445,684 mi
11/06/201553,073 mi+7,389 mi
11/06/201553,073 mi
16/06/201659,334 mi+6,261 mi
17/06/201659,334 mi
13/06/201766,285 mi+6,951 mi
13/06/201766,285 mi
25/05/201873,644 mi+7,359 mi
26/05/201873,645 mi+1 mi
04/06/201981,433 mi+7,788 mi
07/06/201981,435 mi+2 mi
05/12/2020129,121 mi+47,686 mi
05/12/2020129,121 mi
13/12/2021132,836 mi+3,715 mi
14/12/2021132,836 mi
25/11/2022135,585 mi+2,749 mi
26/11/2022135,585 mi
18/12/2023140,936 mi+5,351 mi

Average of roughly 6,822 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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