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DE52 HPA

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 76,427 miles on the clock, averaging 6,092 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for DE52 HPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,427
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,092

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading76,427 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year6,092
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE52 HPA 7k24k42k59k76k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,427 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,421 miles
Since last MOT+11,669 miles
PASS
Mileage64,752 miles
Since last MOT+4,092 miles
PASS
Mileage60,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,660 miles
Since last MOT+16,135 miles
PASS
Mileage44,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,525 miles
Since last MOT+7,335 miles
PASS
Mileage37,190 miles
Since last MOT+7,313 miles
PASS
Mileage29,877 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,875 miles
Since last MOT+9,788 miles
PASS
Mileage20,087 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage16,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,403 miles
Since last MOT+7,555 miles
PASS
Mileage8,848 miles
Since last MOT+1,872 miles
PASS
Mileage6,976 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 HPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DE52 HPA

What car is DE52 HPA?

DE52 HPA is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.

What is the mileage of DE52 HPA?

The last recorded mileage for DE52 HPA was 76,427 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE52 HPA passed its MOT?

DE52 HPA has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2017.

Is DE52 HPA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE52 HPA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DE52 HPA?

DE52 HPA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.