2002 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · PJ52 FPL
2002 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 264,489 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 264,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ52 FPL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2022
- 264,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ52 FPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (PJ52 FPL) between May 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Emissions not tested water pump leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
PJ52 FPL Mileage History
- 30/05/2022264,479 mi
- 08/06/2022264,489 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 412 miles per year across 2 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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