2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LC02 VXG
2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 89,772 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC02 VXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 89,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC02 VXG 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 (LC02 VXG) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 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: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstructio”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb is not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))”.
LC02 VXG Mileage History
- 17/04/202378,218 mi
- 25/04/202482,532 mi+4,314 mi
- 30/05/202483,077 mi+545 mi
- 26/07/202589,750 mi+6,673 mi
- 08/08/202589,772 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 5,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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