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CV52 LWX

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 145,196 miles on the clock, averaging 8,940 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 CV52 LWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,196
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,940

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 reading145,196 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,502
Average per year8,940
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV52 LWX 55k77k100k123k145k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage145,196 miles
Since last MOT+9,502 miles
PASS
Mileage135,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,694 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
PASS
Mileage129,601 miles
Since last MOT+5,250 miles
PASS
Mileage124,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,376 miles
PASS
Mileage120,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,315 miles
PASS
Mileage117,660 miles
Since last MOT+12,493 miles
PASS
Mileage105,167 miles
Since last MOT+12,845 miles
PASS
Mileage92,322 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,248 miles
Since last MOT+12,205 miles
PASS
Mileage80,043 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,892 miles
Since last MOT+13,770 miles
PASS
Mileage66,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,122 miles
Since last MOT+11,288 miles
PASS
Mileage54,834 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

RegistrationCV52 LWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CV52 LWX

What car is CV52 LWX?

CV52 LWX is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.

What is the mileage of CV52 LWX?

The last recorded mileage for CV52 LWX was 145,196 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV52 LWX passed its MOT?

CV52 LWX has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 14 Mar 2016.

Is CV52 LWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV52 LWX 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 CV52 LWX?

CV52 LWX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.