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DX02 VEU

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 128,782 miles on the clock, averaging 12,089 miles per year, above 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 DX02 VEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,782
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
12,089

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,782 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,970
Average per year12,089
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX02 VEU 49k69k89k109k129k '06'12'09

Check DX02 VEU

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,782 miles
Since last MOT+11,970 miles
PASS
Mileage116,812 miles
Since last MOT+16,595 miles
PASS
Mileage100,217 miles
Since last MOT+19,300 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,917 miles
Since last MOT+17,764 miles
PASS
Mileage63,153 miles
Since last MOT+2,261 miles
PASS
Mileage60,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,435 miles
PASS
Mileage55,457 miles
Since last MOT+6,763 miles
PASS
Mileage48,694 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

RegistrationDX02 VEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About DX02 VEU

What car is DX02 VEU?

DX02 VEU is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2002.

What is the mileage of DX02 VEU?

The last recorded mileage for DX02 VEU was 128,782 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX02 VEU passed its MOT?

DX02 VEU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Dec 2012.

Is DX02 VEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX02 VEU 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 DX02 VEU?

DX02 VEU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.