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EF52 BSO

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGrey
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 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 112,159 miles on the clock, averaging 7,630 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EF52 BSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,159
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
7,630

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,159 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,602
Average per year7,630
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF52 BSO 36k55k74k93k112k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,159 miles
Since last MOT+8,602 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,557 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,544 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage97,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,418 miles
PASS
Mileage89,196 miles
Since last MOT+5,713 miles
PASS
Mileage83,483 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,426 miles
Since last MOT+6,590 miles
PASS
Mileage76,836 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,541 miles
PASS
Mileage69,293 miles
Since last MOT+9,629 miles
PASS
Mileage59,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,443 miles
PASS
Mileage52,221 miles
Since last MOT+7,507 miles
PASS
Mileage44,714 miles
Since last MOT+8,304 miles
PASS
Mileage36,410 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 BSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EF52 BSO

What car is EF52 BSO?

EF52 BSO is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EF52 BSO?

The last recorded mileage for EF52 BSO was 112,159 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF52 BSO passed its MOT?

EF52 BSO has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2015.

Is EF52 BSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF52 BSO 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 EF52 BSO?

EF52 BSO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.