The road tax status for WJ52 FLX is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for WJ52 FLX?

The MOT for WJ52 FLX is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 March 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of WJ52 FLX?

The recorded mileage for WJ52 FLX is 168,715 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is WJ52 FLX ULEZ compliant?

No, WJ52 FLX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · WJ52 FLX

WJ52 FLX

2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 168,715 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2002 · Exeter
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 29 Mar 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 168,715 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2002

Engine

1596cc

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WJ52 FLX Key Findings

32 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2025
168,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (40 mentions)

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WJ52 FLX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 24 Oct 2026, 16:01

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32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (WJ52 FLX) between September 2005 and March 2025.

The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 24 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (40 issues), Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 141 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 component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.

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WJ52 FLX Mileage History

13/09/200536,470 mi
24/08/200650,540 mi+14,070 mi
13/09/200765,390 mi+14,850 mi
04/09/200878,520 mi+13,130 mi
02/09/200992,835 mi+14,315 mi
07/09/2010107,594 mi+14,759 mi
12/09/2011122,678 mi+15,084 mi
12/09/2011122,678 mi
28/03/2012129,360 mi+6,682 mi
25/03/2013133,655 mi+4,295 mi
25/03/2013133,655 mi
26/03/2014138,768 mi+5,113 mi
23/03/2015141,901 mi+3,133 mi
23/03/2015141,901 mi
21/03/2016144,719 mi+2,818 mi
21/03/2016144,719 mi
22/03/2017147,572 mi+2,853 mi
22/03/2017147,572 mi
26/03/2018149,701 mi+2,129 mi
26/03/2018149,713 mi+12 mi
18/03/2019153,553 mi+3,840 mi
19/03/2019153,561 mi+8 mi
27/03/2020157,140 mi+3,579 mi
27/03/2020157,140 mi
31/03/2021161,199 mi+4,059 mi
29/03/2022163,434 mi+2,235 mi
30/03/2022163,444 mi+10 mi
21/03/2023164,997 mi+1,553 mi
07/03/2024166,872 mi+1,875 mi
07/03/2024166,872 mi
20/03/2025168,707 mi+1,835 mi
24/03/2025168,715 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 6,773 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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