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2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MV51 RBO

MV51 RBO

2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/02/2002. Recorded mileage 78,503 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/11/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
78,503 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/11/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
1596cc

MV51 RBO Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2023
  • 78,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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MV51 RBO Mileage History

  1. 20/01/200626,174 mi
  2. 11/01/200730,591 mi+4,417 mi
  3. 12/01/200835,340 mi+4,749 mi
  4. 19/01/200940,259 mi+4,919 mi
  5. 11/01/201045,160 mi+4,901 mi
  6. 11/01/201149,012 mi+3,852 mi
  7. 13/01/201253,688 mi+4,676 mi
  8. 11/01/201358,041 mi+4,353 mi
  9. 14/01/201461,359 mi+3,318 mi
  10. 17/01/201565,031 mi+3,672 mi
  11. 17/01/201565,031 mi
  12. 16/01/201668,631 mi+3,600 mi
  13. 16/01/201668,631 mi
  14. 14/01/201771,195 mi+2,564 mi
  15. 27/12/201773,385 mi+2,190 mi
  16. 05/01/201975,458 mi+2,073 mi
  17. 10/01/201975,486 mi+28 mi
  18. 04/01/202077,447 mi+1,961 mi
  19. 08/01/202077,469 mi+22 mi
  20. 26/02/202178,100 mi+631 mi
  21. 10/11/202278,300 mi+200 mi
  22. 28/10/202378,503 mi+203 mi

Average of roughly 2,945 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

MV51 RBO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 09:13
MOT Analysis

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

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (MV51 RBO) between January 2006 and October 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 28 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.

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