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EO02 VBU

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 166,013 miles on the clock, averaging 9,641 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 EO02 VBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,013
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,641

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 reading166,013 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,813
Average per year9,641
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO02 VBU 36k69k101k134k166k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,013 miles
Since last MOT+12,813 miles
PASS
Mileage153,200 miles
Since last MOT+11,751 miles
PASS
Mileage141,449 miles
Since last MOT+9,676 miles
PASS
Mileage131,773 miles
Since last MOT+8,567 miles
PASS
Mileage123,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,206 miles
Since last MOT+9,922 miles
PASS
Mileage113,284 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,279 miles
Since last MOT+16,354 miles
PASS
Mileage96,925 miles
Since last MOT+11,991 miles
PASS
Mileage84,934 miles
Since last MOT+11,341 miles
PASS
Mileage73,593 miles
Since last MOT+9,457 miles
PASS
Mileage64,136 miles
Since last MOT+5,225 miles
PASS
Mileage58,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,911 miles
Since last MOT+5,050 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,861 miles
Since last MOT+9,089 miles
PASS
Mileage44,772 miles
Since last MOT+8,354 miles
PASS
Mileage36,418 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,415 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

RegistrationEO02 VBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EO02 VBU

What car is EO02 VBU?

EO02 VBU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EO02 VBU?

The last recorded mileage for EO02 VBU was 166,013 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO02 VBU passed its MOT?

EO02 VBU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2019.

Is EO02 VBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO02 VBU 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 EO02 VBU?

EO02 VBU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.