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EO52 WTC

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 143,139 miles on the clock, averaging 9,871 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 WTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,139
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,871

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading143,139 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,871
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO52 WTC 35k62k89k116k143k '06'17'12

Check EO52 WTC

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,139 miles
Since last MOT+14,192 miles
PASS
Mileage128,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,947 miles
Since last MOT+9,106 miles
PASS
Mileage119,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,841 miles
Since last MOT+10,221 miles
PASS
Mileage109,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,620 miles
Since last MOT+9,245 miles
PASS
Mileage100,375 miles
Since last MOT+7,231 miles
PASS
Mileage93,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,537 miles
PASS
Mileage84,607 miles
Since last MOT+8,937 miles
PASS
Mileage75,670 miles
Since last MOT+9,686 miles
PASS
Mileage65,984 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,914 miles
Since last MOT+11,107 miles
PASS
Mileage54,807 miles
Since last MOT+9,973 miles
PASS
Mileage44,834 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,815 miles
Since last MOT+10,233 miles
PASS
Mileage34,582 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 WTC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EO52 WTC

What car is EO52 WTC?

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

What is the mileage of EO52 WTC?

The last recorded mileage for EO52 WTC was 143,139 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO52 WTC passed its MOT?

EO52 WTC has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2017.

Is EO52 WTC ULEZ compliant?

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

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