Official DVLA Record

2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SM02 RXC

SM02 RXC

2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2002. Recorded mileage 61,927 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2002 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 17/08/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (18/03/2017)
Recorded Mileage
61,927 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/08/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 18/03/2017
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
1596cc

SM02 RXC Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2016
  • 61,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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SM02 RXC Mileage History

  1. 21/02/200627,632 mi
  2. 18/06/200732,841 mi+5,209 mi
  3. 09/06/200836,717 mi+3,876 mi
  4. 09/06/200836,717 mi
  5. 08/06/200939,690 mi+2,973 mi
  6. 08/06/200939,690 mi
  7. 17/08/201044,039 mi+4,349 mi
  8. 18/08/201044,039 mi
  9. 15/08/201146,760 mi+2,721 mi
  10. 15/08/201146,760 mi
  11. 09/08/201247,778 mi+1,018 mi
  12. 31/07/201350,296 mi+2,518 mi
  13. 31/07/201350,297 mi+1 mi
  14. 04/08/201452,145 mi+1,848 mi
  15. 04/08/201452,145 mi
  16. 06/08/201554,017 mi+1,872 mi
  17. 17/08/201661,926 mi+7,909 mi
  18. 17/08/201661,927 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 3,270 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

SM02 RXC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 20:23
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (SM02 RXC) between February 2006 and August 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 17 August 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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