2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FH51 BNJ
2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 71,500 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH51 BNJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 71,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH51 BNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (FH51 BNJ) between January 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
FH51 BNJ Mileage History
- 03/01/200623,870 mi
- 03/01/200623,870 mi
- 02/01/200729,540 mi+5,670 mi
- 24/12/200732,642 mi+3,102 mi
- 18/12/200836,029 mi+3,387 mi
- 18/12/200836,029 mi
- 18/12/200939,154 mi+3,125 mi
- 18/12/200939,154 mi
- 17/12/201042,117 mi+2,963 mi
- 17/12/201042,117 mi
- 16/12/201144,536 mi+2,419 mi
- 06/12/201246,894 mi+2,358 mi
- 06/12/201349,087 mi+2,193 mi
- 11/12/201451,343 mi+2,256 mi
- 30/12/201553,468 mi+2,125 mi
- 29/11/201655,418 mi+1,950 mi
- 05/01/201857,821 mi+2,403 mi
- 13/12/201859,688 mi+1,867 mi
- 09/12/201962,078 mi+2,390 mi
- 04/01/202164,028 mi+1,950 mi
- 04/01/202164,028 mi
- 14/12/202165,818 mi+1,790 mi
- 15/12/202165,818 mi
- 05/12/202267,510 mi+1,692 mi
- 04/01/202468,946 mi+1,436 mi
- 09/12/202469,965 mi+1,019 mi
- 05/01/202671,500 mi+1,535 mi
Average of roughly 2,381 miles per year across 27 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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