2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · VA02 FPV
2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 162,062 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA02 FPV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2023
- 162,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA02 FPV 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 (VA02 FPV) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2023 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 (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))”.
VA02 FPV Mileage History
- 28/04/2022151,413 mi
- 29/04/2022151,415 mi+2 mi
- 24/04/2023162,058 mi+10,643 mi
- 02/05/2023162,062 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 10,542 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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