2002 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · SC02 DMY
2002 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 123,036 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SC02 DMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2026
- 123,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SC02 DMY Mileage History
- 14/08/2024117,760 mi
- 31/08/2024117,818 mi+58 mi
- 18/08/2025120,685 mi+2,867 mi
- 05/09/2025120,754 mi+69 mi
- 31/08/2026123,036 mi+2,282 mi
Average of roughly 2,580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC02 DMY 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 (SC02 DMY) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of th”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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