Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 159,224 miles on the clock, averaging 12,091 miles per year, above 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 EA02 VBX
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 159,224 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 201 |
| Average per year | 12,091 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EA02 VBX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EA — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About EA02 VBX
What car is EA02 VBX?
EA02 VBX is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EA02 VBX?
The last recorded mileage for EA02 VBX was 159,224 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EA02 VBX passed its MOT?
EA02 VBX has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2016.
Is EA02 VBX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA02 VBX 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 EA02 VBX?
EA02 VBX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.