2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FA02 DMU
2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 142,368 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA02 DMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 142,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA02 DMU 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 (FA02 DMU) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
FA02 DMU Mileage History
- 28/11/2022133,196 mi
- 30/11/2022133,196 mi
- 03/11/2023135,793 mi+2,597 mi
- 07/11/2024138,631 mi+2,838 mi
- 19/11/2025142,368 mi+3,737 mi
Average of roughly 3,083 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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