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AU02 TUA

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 169,868 miles on the clock, averaging 7,950 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 AU02 TUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,868
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,950

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 reading169,868 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,951
Average per year7,950
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AU02 TUA 93k112k131k151k170k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage169,868 miles
Since last MOT+3,951 miles
PASS
Mileage165,917 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage157,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,110 miles
Since last MOT+8,313 miles
PASS
Mileage148,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,363 miles
PASS
Mileage141,434 miles
Since last MOT+12,510 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,924 miles
Since last MOT+9,175 miles
PASS
Mileage119,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,492 miles
PASS
Mileage113,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,252 miles
PASS
Mileage106,005 miles
Since last MOT+9,605 miles
PASS
Mileage96,400 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
PASS
Mileage96,298 miles
Since last MOT+3,631 miles
PASS
Mileage92,667 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

RegistrationAU02 TUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAU — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About AU02 TUA

What car is AU02 TUA?

AU02 TUA is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Norwich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AU02 TUA?

The last recorded mileage for AU02 TUA was 169,868 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AU02 TUA passed its MOT?

AU02 TUA has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 10 Nov 2015.

Is AU02 TUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AU02 TUA 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 AU02 TUA?

AU02 TUA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.