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AO52 FXA

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 175,248 miles on the clock, averaging 9,930 miles per year, above 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 AO52 FXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,930

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,248 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,930
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO52 FXA 75k100k125k150k175k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,248 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,247 miles
Since last MOT+5,202 miles
PASS
Mileage170,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage164,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,771 miles
Since last MOT+7,309 miles
PASS
Mileage157,462 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,323 miles
Since last MOT+9,564 miles
PASS
Mileage147,759 miles
Since last MOT+168 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,591 miles
Since last MOT+12,432 miles
PASS
Mileage135,159 miles
Since last MOT+11,769 miles
PASS
Mileage123,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,390 miles
Since last MOT+12,641 miles
PASS
Mileage110,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,749 miles
Since last MOT+11,623 miles
PASS
Mileage99,126 miles
Since last MOT+12,931 miles
PASS
Mileage86,195 miles
Since last MOT+10,805 miles
PASS
Mileage75,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,390 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

RegistrationAO52 FXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AO52 FXA

What car is AO52 FXA?

AO52 FXA is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Norwich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AO52 FXA?

The last recorded mileage for AO52 FXA was 175,248 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO52 FXA passed its MOT?

AO52 FXA has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2015.

Is AO52 FXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO52 FXA 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 AO52 FXA?

AO52 FXA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.