2002 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · SK52 UPW
2002 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 152,532 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK52 UPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/09/2025
- 152,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK52 UPW 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 (SK52 UPW) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SK52 UPW Mileage History
- 01/09/2023141,248 mi
- 26/09/2023141,252 mi+4 mi
- 23/09/2024147,695 mi+6,443 mi
- 24/09/2024147,697 mi+2 mi
- 15/09/2025152,532 mi+4,835 mi
Average of roughly 5,533 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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