2002 Ford Focus 1.4L Petrol · SJ52 YPL
2002 Ford Focus (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 71,739 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SJ52 YPL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2023
- 71,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SJ52 YPL Mileage History
- 30/03/202269,080 mi
- 24/03/202371,733 mi+2,653 mi
- 28/03/202371,739 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,674 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SJ52 YPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (SJ52 YPL) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2023 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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