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2002 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · LC02 AED

LC02 AED

2002 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 149,691 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2002 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
149,691 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
1988cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2002 Ford Focus shows a currently roadworthy status following the November 2025 test at 149,691 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the record carries an anomalous failed entry on the same date with no defects listed, mirroring a similar pass-fail pair in late 2024. Such duplicate entries at 148,092 and 148,095 miles suggest administrative re-test handling rather than mechanical decline, and no advisories or faults appear across any test in the supplied history. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 6,237 miles per year for a 24-year-old vehicle, with the odometer reading 146,430 miles at the October 2023 test, 148,095 at November 2024, and 149,691 by November 2025. The annual increments of roughly 1,600 and 1,600 miles confirm light, consistent use with no rapid accumulation or prolonged standing gaps. The clean test history across these three years indicates the previous keeper kept basic statutory testing current, though the absence of recorded advisories means wear on consumables and structure went either unflagged or remained within limits. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and the DVSA's known tolerance for superficial rust at 24 years old. Brake discs and calipers warrant physical measurement, as the record shows no binding or imbalance flags but cannot confirm remaining thickness. Exhaust emissions and structural integrity passed electronically, yet visual checks beneath the sills and arches remain prudent before purchase.
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LC02 AED Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
  • 149,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

LC02 AED MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 00:39
MOT Analysis

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 (LC02 AED) between October 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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LC02 AED Mileage History

  1. 25/10/2023146,430 mi
  2. 24/10/2024148,092 mi+1,662 mi
  3. 04/11/2024148,095 mi+3 mi
  4. 06/11/2025149,691 mi+1,596 mi
  5. 06/11/2025149,691 mi

Average of roughly 1,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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