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EO52 XLA

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 122,857 miles on the clock, averaging 7,712 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EO52 XLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,857
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,712

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,857 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,521
Average per year7,712
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO52 XLA 21k46k72k97k123k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,521 miles
PASS
Mileage117,336 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,299 miles
Since last MOT+376 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,923 miles
Since last MOT+6,287 miles
PASS
Mileage110,636 miles
PASS
Mileage114,562 miles
Since last MOT+12,415 miles
PASS
Mileage102,147 miles
Since last MOT+11,100 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,047 miles
Since last MOT+10,345 miles
PASS
Mileage80,702 miles
Since last MOT+12,067 miles
PASS
Mileage68,635 miles
Since last MOT+8,587 miles
PASS
Mileage60,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,048 miles
Since last MOT+7,823 miles
PASS
Mileage52,225 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
PASS
Mileage52,095 miles
Since last MOT+7,583 miles
PASS
Mileage44,512 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage35,705 miles
Since last MOT+7,884 miles
PASS
Mileage27,821 miles
Since last MOT+7,292 miles
PASS
Mileage20,529 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 XLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EO52 XLA

What car is EO52 XLA?

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

What is the mileage of EO52 XLA?

The last recorded mileage for EO52 XLA was 122,857 miles, recorded on 24 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO52 XLA passed its MOT?

EO52 XLA has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Dec 2018.

Is EO52 XLA ULEZ compliant?

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

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