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EO52 XBC

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EO52 XBC

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
94%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,295

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,697 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,595
Average per year4,295
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO52 XBC 47k62k76k90k105k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
PASS
PASS
Mileage104,697 miles
Since last MOT+2,595 miles
PASS
Mileage102,102 miles
Since last MOT+3,556 miles
PASS
Mileage98,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,546 miles
Since last MOT+5,275 miles
PASS
Mileage93,271 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage88,526 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage88,976 miles
Since last MOT+14,157 miles
PASS
Mileage74,819 miles
Since last MOT+2,251 miles
PASS
Mileage72,568 miles
Since last MOT+3,452 miles
PASS
Mileage69,116 miles
Since last MOT+4,212 miles
PASS
Mileage64,904 miles
Since last MOT+6,672 miles
PASS
Mileage58,232 miles
Since last MOT+5,864 miles
PASS
Mileage52,368 miles
Since last MOT+5,165 miles
PASS
Mileage47,203 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

RegistrationEO52 XBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EO52 XBC

What car is EO52 XBC?

EO52 XBC is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

Has EO52 XBC passed its MOT?

EO52 XBC has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 May 2022.

Is EO52 XBC ULEZ compliant?

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

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