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EA02 VMU

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 5 (81% pass rate). It has 145,204 miles on the clock, averaging 6,053 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 EA02 VMU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
145,204
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,053

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,204 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,053
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA02 VMU 23k53k84k115k145k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,204 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,200 miles
Since last MOT+3,163 miles
PASS
Mileage142,037 miles
Since last MOT+5,740 miles
PASS
Mileage136,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,373 miles
PASS
Mileage132,924 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage128,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,125 miles
PASS
Mileage124,632 miles
PASS
Mileage125,523 miles
Since last MOT+6,923 miles
PASS
Mileage118,600 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage114,077 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage109,909 miles
Since last MOT+2,691 miles
PASS
Mileage107,218 miles
Since last MOT+8,069 miles
PASS
Mileage99,149 miles
Since last MOT+6,929 miles
PASS
Mileage92,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage84,688 miles
Since last MOT+8,433 miles
PASS
Mileage76,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,255 miles
Since last MOT+8,153 miles
PASS
Mileage68,102 miles
Since last MOT+9,292 miles
PASS
Mileage58,810 miles
Since last MOT+9,275 miles
PASS
Mileage49,535 miles
Since last MOT+8,393 miles
PASS
Mileage41,142 miles
Since last MOT+9,195 miles
PASS
Mileage31,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,947 miles
Since last MOT+9,226 miles
PASS
Mileage22,721 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 VMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EA02 VMU

What car is EA02 VMU?

EA02 VMU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EA02 VMU?

The last recorded mileage for EA02 VMU was 145,204 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA02 VMU passed its MOT?

EA02 VMU has had 26 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (21 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2026.

Is EA02 VMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA02 VMU 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 VMU?

EA02 VMU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.