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2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MF02 ASU

MF02 ASU

2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 45,905 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08 Oct 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage
45,905 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08 Oct 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
1596cc
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MF02 ASU Key Findings

  • 28 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
  • 45,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)

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MF02 ASU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Oct 2026, 07:32
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (MF02 ASU) between February 2006 and October 2026.

The record contains 22 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 03 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 47 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: “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.

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ADVISORY

MF02 ASU Mileage History

  1. 22/02/200615,377 mi
  2. 21/02/200717,929 mi+2,552 mi
  3. 22/02/200818,773 mi+844 mi
  4. 20/02/200919,288 mi+515 mi
  5. 22/02/201020,262 mi+974 mi
  6. 19/02/201122,003 mi+1,741 mi
  7. 19/02/201122,003 mi
  8. 20/02/201224,211 mi+2,208 mi
  9. 20/02/201224,211 mi
  10. 20/02/201325,337 mi+1,126 mi
  11. 20/02/201426,726 mi+1,389 mi
  12. 19/02/201527,967 mi+1,241 mi
  13. 19/02/201527,967 mi
  14. 18/02/201628,630 mi+663 mi
  15. 16/02/201730,153 mi+1,523 mi
  16. 19/02/201830,405 mi+252 mi
  17. 14/02/201930,514 mi+109 mi
  18. 18/02/202030,522 mi+8 mi
  19. 01/02/202132,051 mi+1,529 mi
  20. 01/02/202132,051 mi
  21. 16/02/202340,199 mi+8,148 mi
  22. 16/02/202340,199 mi
  23. 10/10/202340,256 mi+57 mi
  24. 01/10/202442,727 mi+2,471 mi
  25. 26/09/202544,405 mi+1,678 mi
  26. 03/10/202645,905 mi+1,500 mi
  27. 03/10/202645,905 mi

Average of roughly 1,481 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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