2002 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · YH02 SOA
2002 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 58,482 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YH02 SOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/10/2024
- 58,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YH02 SOA Mileage History
- 11/10/202147,621 mi
- 21/10/202252,651 mi+5,030 mi
- 28/10/202252,801 mi+150 mi
- 03/10/202356,249 mi+3,448 mi
- 24/10/202458,482 mi+2,233 mi
Average of roughly 3,578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH02 SOA 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 (YH02 SOA) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Exce”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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