Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 95,628 miles on the clock, averaging 5,157 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 VSG
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,628 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -900 |
| Average per year | 5,157 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | DE52 VSG |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About DE52 VSG
What car is DE52 VSG?
DE52 VSG is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.
What is the mileage of DE52 VSG?
The last recorded mileage for DE52 VSG was 95,628 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE52 VSG passed its MOT?
DE52 VSG has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2016.
Is DE52 VSG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE52 VSG 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 VSG?
DE52 VSG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.