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EO02 VGC

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1989cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1989cc
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 1989cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 49,915 miles on the clock, averaging 3,716 miles per year, well below 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 VGC

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,915
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,716

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading49,915 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,716
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO02 VGC 9k19k29k40k50k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,915 miles
Since last MOT+4,846 miles
PASS
Mileage45,069 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,036 miles
Since last MOT+3,983 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,706 miles
PASS
Mileage37,347 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,904 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,397 miles
Since last MOT+3,801 miles
PASS
Mileage28,596 miles
Since last MOT+2,582 miles
PASS
Mileage26,014 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,993 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage22,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,482 miles
Since last MOT+2,500 miles
PASS
Mileage19,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage15,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,410 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
PASS
Mileage11,266 miles
Since last MOT+2,558 miles
PASS
Mileage8,708 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 VGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1989cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EO02 VGC

What car is EO02 VGC?

EO02 VGC is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1989cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EO02 VGC?

The last recorded mileage for EO02 VGC was 49,915 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO02 VGC passed its MOT?

EO02 VGC has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2017.

Is EO02 VGC ULEZ compliant?

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

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