2002 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · PJ51 WRO
2002 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 126,738 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ51 WRO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2017
- 126,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ51 WRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (PJ51 WRO) between February 2006 and October 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (27 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Bolt broken and missing (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)”.
PJ51 WRO Mileage History
- 14/02/200637,374 mi
- 13/10/200641,415 mi+4,041 mi
- 02/11/200752,145 mi+10,730 mi
- 02/11/200752,145 mi
- 30/10/200862,452 mi+10,307 mi
- 31/10/200969,889 mi+7,437 mi
- 02/11/201076,330 mi+6,441 mi
- 01/11/201186,875 mi+10,545 mi
- 01/11/201186,875 mi
- 20/10/201292,805 mi+5,930 mi
- 20/10/201292,806 mi+1 mi
- 29/10/2013100,658 mi+7,852 mi
- 29/10/2013100,658 mi
- 28/10/2014109,485 mi+8,827 mi
- 28/10/2014109,485 mi
- 03/11/2015116,429 mi+6,944 mi
- 03/11/2015116,429 mi
- 04/11/2016119,936 mi+3,507 mi
- 04/11/2016119,936 mi
- 02/10/2017126,738 mi+6,802 mi
Average of roughly 7,684 miles per year across 20 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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