2002 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · LM02 SYV
2002 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 162,982 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2016.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 May 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM02 SYV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2015
- 162,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM02 SYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (LM02 SYV) between July 2006 and August 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2015 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”.
LM02 SYV Mileage History
- 12/07/200693,340 mi
- 06/07/2007112,486 mi+19,146 mi
- 06/07/2007112,486 mi
- 08/07/2008123,836 mi+11,350 mi
- 30/06/2009132,286 mi+8,450 mi
- 20/07/2010140,455 mi+8,169 mi
- 11/07/2011146,079 mi+5,624 mi
- 10/07/2012151,218 mi+5,139 mi
- 08/08/2013156,274 mi+5,056 mi
- 08/08/2013156,275 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/2014156,718 mi+443 mi
- 11/08/2015162,982 mi+6,264 mi
Average of roughly 7,668 miles per year across 12 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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