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EO02 VSC

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 123,901 miles on the clock, averaging 9,648 miles per year, above 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 EO02 VSC

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,901
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,648

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 reading123,901 miles
Reading date
Miles last year29
Average per year9,648
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO02 VSC 22k48k73k98k124k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,901 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,872 miles
Since last MOT+12,486 miles
PASS
Mileage111,386 miles
Since last MOT+9,289 miles
PASS
Mileage102,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,097 miles
Since last MOT+11,721 miles
PASS
Mileage90,376 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,375 miles
Since last MOT+14,453 miles
PASS
Mileage75,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,922 miles
Since last MOT+18,737 miles
PASS
Mileage57,185 miles
Since last MOT+15,968 miles
PASS
Mileage41,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,041 miles
PASS
Mileage36,176 miles
Since last MOT+4,306 miles
PASS
Mileage31,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage27,891 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,818 miles
Since last MOT+5,720 miles
PASS
Mileage22,098 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

RegistrationEO02 VSC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EO02 VSC

What car is EO02 VSC?

EO02 VSC is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EO02 VSC?

The last recorded mileage for EO02 VSC was 123,901 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO02 VSC passed its MOT?

EO02 VSC has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2016.

Is EO02 VSC ULEZ compliant?

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

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