2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RJ52 EPF
2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 145,099 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ52 EPF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2022
- 145,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RJ52 EPF Mileage History
- 07/10/2021128,938 mi
- 07/10/2021128,945 mi+7 mi
- 06/10/2022145,099 mi+16,154 mi
- 12/10/2022145,099 mi
Average of roughly 15,944 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RJ52 EPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (RJ52 EPF) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2022 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: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section broken/blowing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake is pressed side light goes of”; “Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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