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AE52 LUJ

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGreen
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 187,978 miles on the clock, averaging 8,880 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 AE52 LUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,978
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,880

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading187,978 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,054
Average per year8,880
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE52 LUJ 100k122k144k166k188k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,978 miles
Since last MOT+8,054 miles
PASS
Mileage179,924 miles
Since last MOT+249 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,675 miles
Since last MOT+9,321 miles
PASS
Mileage170,354 miles
Since last MOT+8,491 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,863 miles
Since last MOT+7,968 miles
PASS
Mileage153,895 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,835 miles
PASS
Mileage136,715 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,714 miles
Since last MOT+12,111 miles
PASS
Mileage124,603 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,600 miles
Since last MOT+13,306 miles
PASS
Mileage111,294 miles
Since last MOT+11,492 miles
PASS
Mileage99,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,802 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

RegistrationAE52 LUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AE52 LUJ

What car is AE52 LUJ?

AE52 LUJ is an green Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AE52 LUJ?

The last recorded mileage for AE52 LUJ was 187,978 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE52 LUJ passed its MOT?

AE52 LUJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2016.

Is AE52 LUJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE52 LUJ 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 AE52 LUJ?

AE52 LUJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.