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EA52 FSS

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 149,046 miles on the clock, averaging 9,763 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 FSS

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,046
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,763

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,046 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,804
Average per year9,763
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA52 FSS 37k65k93k121k149k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,046 miles
Since last MOT+6,804 miles
PASS
Mileage142,242 miles
Since last MOT+9,677 miles
PASS
Mileage132,565 miles
Since last MOT+9,334 miles
PASS
Mileage123,231 miles
Since last MOT+141 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,090 miles
Since last MOT+9,324 miles
PASS
Mileage113,766 miles
Since last MOT+17,856 miles
PASS
Mileage95,910 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,897 miles
Since last MOT+8,168 miles
PASS
Mileage87,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,729 miles
Since last MOT+8,243 miles
PASS
Mileage79,486 miles
Since last MOT+9,029 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,145 miles
PASS
Mileage62,312 miles
Since last MOT+13,833 miles
PASS
Mileage48,479 miles
Since last MOT+11,698 miles
PASS
Mileage36,781 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 FSS
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 FSS

What car is EA52 FSS?

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

What is the mileage of EA52 FSS?

The last recorded mileage for EA52 FSS was 149,046 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA52 FSS passed its MOT?

EA52 FSS has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2018.

Is EA52 FSS ULEZ compliant?

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

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