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CU52 FFA

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 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 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 149,295 miles on the clock, averaging 8,269 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 CU52 FFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,295
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,269

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 reading149,295 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,269
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU52 FFA 50k75k100k124k149k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,295 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,292 miles
Since last MOT+2,525 miles
PASS
Mileage146,767 miles
Since last MOT+2,921 miles
PASS
Mileage143,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,846 miles
Since last MOT+2,630 miles
PASS
Mileage141,216 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,962 miles
PASS
Mileage138,248 miles
Since last MOT+1,881 miles
PASS
Mileage136,367 miles
Since last MOT+1,629 miles
PASS
Mileage134,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,738 miles
Since last MOT+3,138 miles
PASS
Mileage131,600 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage126,251 miles
Since last MOT+8,918 miles
PASS
Mileage117,333 miles
Since last MOT+17,155 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,178 miles
Since last MOT+25,406 miles
PASS
Mileage74,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,772 miles
Since last MOT+24,854 miles
PASS
Mileage49,918 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

RegistrationCU52 FFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CU52 FFA

What car is CU52 FFA?

CU52 FFA is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.

What is the mileage of CU52 FFA?

The last recorded mileage for CU52 FFA was 149,295 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU52 FFA passed its MOT?

CU52 FFA has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2017.

Is CU52 FFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU52 FFA 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 CU52 FFA?

CU52 FFA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.