2002 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · NK52 ARX
2002 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 117,429 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK52 ARX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 117,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NK52 ARX 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 (NK52 ARX) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 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: Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure droplink (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NK52 ARX Mileage History
- 08/03/2024114,915 mi
- 13/03/2024114,940 mi+25 mi
- 07/03/2025116,126 mi+1,186 mi
- 07/03/2025116,126 mi
- 05/03/2026117,429 mi+1,303 mi
Average of roughly 1,263 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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