2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YJ52 SSZ
2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 48,981 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2016.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Nov 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YJ52 SSZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/11/2016
- 48,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YJ52 SSZ Mileage History
- 29/11/200529,842 mi
- 30/11/200638,421 mi+8,579 mi
- 27/11/2007943 mi-37,478 mi
- 28/11/20087,954 mi+7,011 mi
- 27/11/200916,241 mi+8,287 mi
- 05/11/201023,583 mi+7,342 mi
- 08/11/201128,630 mi+5,047 mi
- 21/11/201128,832 mi+202 mi
- 05/11/201233,557 mi+4,725 mi
- 14/11/201233,559 mi+2 mi
- 18/11/201337,597 mi+4,038 mi
- 20/11/201337,608 mi+11 mi
- 30/10/201441,476 mi+3,868 mi
- 02/11/201545,302 mi+3,826 mi
- 02/11/201648,981 mi+3,679 mi
Average of roughly 1,752 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YJ52 SSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (YJ52 SSZ) between November 2005 and November 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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