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EO52 WRV

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 177,693 miles on the clock, averaging 13,809 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 EO52 WRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,693
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
13,809

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 reading177,693 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,809
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO52 WRV 39k74k109k143k178k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,693 miles
Since last MOT+16,480 miles
PASS
Mileage161,213 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,201 miles
Since last MOT+16,319 miles
PASS
Mileage144,882 miles
Since last MOT+15,568 miles
PASS
Mileage129,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,314 miles
Since last MOT+17,433 miles
PASS
Mileage111,881 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,871 miles
Since last MOT+13,986 miles
PASS
Mileage97,885 miles
Since last MOT+12,787 miles
PASS
Mileage85,098 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,076 miles
Since last MOT+16,939 miles
PASS
Mileage68,137 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,127 miles
Since last MOT+12,104 miles
PASS
Mileage56,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,985 miles
PASS
Mileage50,038 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,028 miles
Since last MOT+10,697 miles
PASS
Mileage39,331 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

RegistrationEO52 WRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EO52 WRV

What car is EO52 WRV?

EO52 WRV is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EO52 WRV?

The last recorded mileage for EO52 WRV was 177,693 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO52 WRV passed its MOT?

EO52 WRV has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2016.

Is EO52 WRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO52 WRV 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 EO52 WRV?

EO52 WRV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.