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EA02 VPJ

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 68,086 miles on the clock, averaging 5,476 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 VPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,086
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,476

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading68,086 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,879
Average per year5,476
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA02 VPJ 15k29k42k55k68k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,086 miles
Since last MOT+6,879 miles
PASS
Mileage61,207 miles
Since last MOT+8,136 miles
PASS
Mileage53,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,071 miles
Since last MOT+10,608 miles
PASS
Mileage42,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,100 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,363 miles
Since last MOT+13,653 miles
PASS
Mileage21,710 miles
Since last MOT+2,083 miles
PASS
Mileage19,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,627 miles
Since last MOT+651 miles
PASS
Mileage18,976 miles
Since last MOT+1,517 miles
PASS
Mileage17,459 miles
Since last MOT+2,098 miles
PASS
Mileage15,361 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 VPJ
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 VPJ

What car is EA02 VPJ?

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

What is the mileage of EA02 VPJ?

The last recorded mileage for EA02 VPJ was 68,086 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA02 VPJ passed its MOT?

EA02 VPJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2016.

Is EA02 VPJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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