2002 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · HT51 BCX
2002 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 203,965 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HT51 BCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2024
- 203,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT51 BCX 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 (HT51 BCX) between January 2023 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
HT51 BCX Mileage History
- 19/01/2023200,815 mi
- 15/01/2024202,436 mi+1,621 mi
- 16/01/2024202,439 mi+3 mi
- 11/12/2024203,963 mi+1,524 mi
- 12/12/2024203,965 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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