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EO52 XCB

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 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 176,461 miles on the clock, averaging 11,749 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 XCB

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,749

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 reading176,461 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,810
Average per year11,749
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO52 XCB 45k78k110k143k176k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage176,461 miles
Since last MOT+17,810 miles
PASS
Mileage158,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,651 miles
Since last MOT+21,894 miles
PASS
Mileage136,757 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,676 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,908 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage122,637 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage117,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,189 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage110,832 miles
Since last MOT+7,105 miles
PASS
Mileage103,727 miles
Since last MOT+14,145 miles
PASS
Mileage89,582 miles
Since last MOT+15,608 miles
PASS
Mileage73,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,974 miles
Since last MOT+16,392 miles
PASS
Mileage57,582 miles
Since last MOT+13,062 miles
PASS
Mileage44,520 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 XCB
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 XCB

What car is EO52 XCB?

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

What is the mileage of EO52 XCB?

The last recorded mileage for EO52 XCB was 176,461 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO52 XCB passed its MOT?

EO52 XCB has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 27 Nov 2017.

Is EO52 XCB ULEZ compliant?

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

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