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AE02 OVT

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 128,327 miles on the clock, averaging 8,454 miles per year, around 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 OVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,327
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,454

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,327 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,111
Average per year8,454
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE02 OVT 41k63k85k106k128k '06'16'11

Check AE02 OVT

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage128,327 miles
Since last MOT+6,111 miles
PASS
Mileage122,216 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,122 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage115,668 miles
Since last MOT+7,232 miles
PASS
Mileage108,436 miles
Since last MOT+13,290 miles
PASS
Mileage95,146 miles
Since last MOT+4,262 miles
PASS
Mileage90,884 miles
Since last MOT+804 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,080 miles
Since last MOT+8,499 miles
PASS
Mileage81,581 miles
Since last MOT+9,857 miles
PASS
Mileage71,724 miles
Since last MOT+8,796 miles
PASS
Mileage62,928 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,924 miles
Since last MOT+11,947 miles
PASS
Mileage50,977 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,975 miles
Since last MOT+10,166 miles
PASS
Mileage40,809 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 OVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About AE02 OVT

What car is AE02 OVT?

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

What is the mileage of AE02 OVT?

The last recorded mileage for AE02 OVT was 128,327 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE02 OVT passed its MOT?

AE02 OVT has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 13 Jul 2016.

Is AE02 OVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE02 OVT 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 OVT?

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