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AV02 CJU

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Ipswich, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 153,986 miles on the clock, averaging 7,828 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 AV02 CJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,828

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,986 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,828
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV02 CJU 52k78k103k129k154k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage148,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage146,199 miles
Since last MOT+2,093 miles
PASS
Mileage144,106 miles
Since last MOT+6,892 miles
PASS
Mileage137,214 miles
Since last MOT+5,771 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,443 miles
Since last MOT+4,597 miles
PASS
Mileage126,846 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage120,693 miles
Since last MOT+10,522 miles
PASS
Mileage110,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,171 miles
Since last MOT+12,713 miles
PASS
Mileage97,458 miles
Since last MOT+12,144 miles
PASS
Mileage85,314 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage78,537 miles
Since last MOT+11,102 miles
PASS
Mileage67,435 miles
Since last MOT+15,079 miles
PASS
Mileage52,356 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

RegistrationAV02 CJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About AV02 CJU

What car is AV02 CJU?

AV02 CJU is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AV02 CJU?

The last recorded mileage for AV02 CJU was 153,986 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV02 CJU passed its MOT?

AV02 CJU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2018.

Is AV02 CJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV02 CJU 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 AV02 CJU?

AV02 CJU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.