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EA52 FHE

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 1988cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 102,558 miles on the clock, averaging 15,057 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EA52 FHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,558
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
15,057

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 reading102,558 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,980
Average per year15,057
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA52 FHE 21k41k62k82k103k '06'12'10

Check EA52 FHE

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,558 miles
Since last MOT+8,980 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,578 miles
Since last MOT+16,347 miles
PASS
Mileage77,231 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,209 miles
Since last MOT+17,821 miles
PASS
Mileage59,388 miles
Since last MOT+24,487 miles
PASS
Mileage34,901 miles
Since last MOT+14,051 miles
PASS
Mileage20,850 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 FHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EA52 FHE

What car is EA52 FHE?

EA52 FHE is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EA52 FHE?

The last recorded mileage for EA52 FHE was 102,558 miles, recorded on 15 May 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA52 FHE passed its MOT?

EA52 FHE has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2012.

Is EA52 FHE ULEZ compliant?

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

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