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EF02 DNE

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 98,002 miles on the clock, averaging 5,712 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 EF02 DNE

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,712

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,002 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-26,379
Average per year5,712
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF02 DNE 47k60k73k85k98k '06'15'11

Check EF02 DNE

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage98,002 miles
PASS
Mileage124,381 miles
Since last MOT+7,543 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,024 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,673 miles
PASS
Mileage98,141 miles
Since last MOT+11,744 miles
PASS
Mileage86,397 miles
Since last MOT+10,201 miles
PASS
Mileage76,196 miles
Since last MOT+9,474 miles
PASS
Mileage66,722 miles
Since last MOT+10,188 miles
PASS
Mileage56,534 miles
Since last MOT+9,342 miles
PASS
Mileage47,192 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

RegistrationEF02 DNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EF02 DNE

What car is EF02 DNE?

EF02 DNE is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EF02 DNE?

The last recorded mileage for EF02 DNE was 98,002 miles, recorded on 9 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF02 DNE passed its MOT?

EF02 DNE has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 9 May 2015.

Is EF02 DNE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF02 DNE 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 EF02 DNE?

EF02 DNE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.