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EA52 FAM

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 111,530 miles on the clock, averaging 8,428 miles per year, around 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 EA52 FAM

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,530
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,428

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading111,530 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,335
Average per year8,428
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA52 FAM 13k37k62k87k112k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,530 miles
Since last MOT+7,335 miles
PASS
Mileage104,195 miles
Since last MOT+9,530 miles
PASS
Mileage94,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,665 miles
Since last MOT+11,015 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,650 miles
Since last MOT+9,419 miles
PASS
Mileage74,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,231 miles
Since last MOT+9,499 miles
PASS
Mileage64,732 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,729 miles
Since last MOT+18,149 miles
PASS
Mileage46,580 miles
Since last MOT+9,452 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,128 miles
Since last MOT+8,556 miles
PASS
Mileage28,572 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage20,396 miles
Since last MOT+6,268 miles
PASS
Mileage14,128 miles
Since last MOT+1,592 miles
PASS
Mileage12,536 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

RegistrationEA52 FAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EA52 FAM

What car is EA52 FAM?

EA52 FAM is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EA52 FAM?

The last recorded mileage for EA52 FAM was 111,530 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA52 FAM passed its MOT?

EA52 FAM has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2017.

Is EA52 FAM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA52 FAM 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 EA52 FAM?

EA52 FAM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.