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AE02 OUS

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Ford Focus Diesel 1753cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 153,933 miles on the clock, averaging 6,914 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for AE02 OUS

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,933
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,914

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading153,933 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-930
Average per year6,914
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE02 OUS 62k85k108k131k154k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,933 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,863 miles
Since last MOT+10,114 miles
PASS
Mileage144,749 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,681 miles
Since last MOT+9,189 miles
PASS
Mileage135,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,827 miles
PASS
Mileage130,665 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,568 miles
Since last MOT+6,930 miles
PASS
Mileage123,638 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage117,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,175 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage111,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,645 miles
PASS
Mileage106,108 miles
Since last MOT+5,973 miles
PASS
Mileage100,135 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage93,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,041 miles
PASS
Mileage89,902 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
PASS
Mileage85,505 miles
Since last MOT+10,454 miles
PASS
Mileage75,051 miles
Since last MOT+12,829 miles
PASS
Mileage62,222 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 OUS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About AE02 OUS

What car is AE02 OUS?

AE02 OUS is an red Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AE02 OUS?

The last recorded mileage for AE02 OUS was 153,933 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE02 OUS passed its MOT?

AE02 OUS has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2019.

Is AE02 OUS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE02 OUS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE02 OUS?

AE02 OUS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.