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EA52 FOP

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 110,201 miles on the clock, averaging 6,208 miles per year, below 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 FOP

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,201
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,208

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 reading110,201 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,208
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA52 FOP 17k40k64k87k110k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,201 miles
Since last MOT+5,915 miles
PASS
Mileage104,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,286 miles
Since last MOT+9,961 miles
PASS
Mileage94,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,754 miles
PASS
Mileage86,571 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,569 miles
Since last MOT+7,187 miles
PASS
Mileage79,382 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage72,301 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,788 miles
Since last MOT+7,989 miles
PASS
Mileage64,799 miles
Since last MOT+8,293 miles
PASS
Mileage56,506 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage42,804 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,800 miles
Since last MOT+4,833 miles
PASS
Mileage37,967 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,966 miles
Since last MOT+3,175 miles
PASS
Mileage34,791 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
PASS
Mileage30,613 miles
Since last MOT+5,164 miles
PASS
Mileage25,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,449 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage20,030 miles
Since last MOT+3,163 miles
PASS
Mileage16,867 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 FOP
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 FOP

What car is EA52 FOP?

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

What is the mileage of EA52 FOP?

The last recorded mileage for EA52 FOP was 110,201 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA52 FOP passed its MOT?

EA52 FOP has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2020.

Is EA52 FOP ULEZ compliant?

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

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