2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FL52 APV
2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/09/2002. Recorded mileage 114,944 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,944 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
FL52 APV Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2024
- 114,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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FL52 APV Mileage History
- 18/07/200519,295 mi
- 21/07/200625,706 mi+6,411 mi
- 09/08/200729,094 mi+3,388 mi
- 04/08/200834,413 mi+5,319 mi
- 05/08/200834,450 mi+37 mi
- 05/08/200940,445 mi+5,995 mi
- 13/08/201047,781 mi+7,336 mi
- 15/08/201154,366 mi+6,585 mi
- 11/08/201261,568 mi+7,202 mi
- 08/08/201366,961 mi+5,393 mi
- 12/08/201471,844 mi+4,883 mi
- 12/08/201471,844 mi
- 27/07/201577,184 mi+5,340 mi
- 27/07/201577,184 mi
- 08/08/201682,983 mi+5,799 mi
- 20/07/201787,723 mi+4,740 mi
- 10/08/201892,597 mi+4,874 mi
- 10/08/201892,597 mi
- 26/07/201997,715 mi+5,118 mi
- 26/07/201997,716 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/2020101,639 mi+3,923 mi
- 13/08/2021103,538 mi+1,899 mi
- 16/08/2021103,538 mi
- 02/08/2022106,708 mi+3,170 mi
- 02/08/2022106,708 mi
- 08/08/2023112,207 mi+5,499 mi
- 08/08/2023112,209 mi+2 mi
- 01/08/2024114,943 mi+2,734 mi
- 01/08/2024114,944 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,024 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
FL52 APV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (FL52 APV) between July 2005 and August 2024.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (34 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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