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EU02 CUX

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 153,313 miles on the clock, averaging 8,423 miles per year, around 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 EU02 CUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,313
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,423

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,313 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,654
Average per year8,423
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EU02 CUX 30k61k91k122k153k '05'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,313 miles
Since last MOT+5,654 miles
PASS
Mileage147,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,659 miles
Since last MOT+5,268 miles
PASS
Mileage142,391 miles
Since last MOT+293 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,098 miles
Since last MOT+6,386 miles
PASS
Mileage135,712 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,699 miles
Since last MOT+4,724 miles
PASS
Mileage130,975 miles
Since last MOT+7,469 miles
PASS
Mileage123,506 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,471 miles
Since last MOT+7,759 miles
PASS
Mileage115,712 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage107,551 miles
Since last MOT+8,449 miles
PASS
Mileage99,102 miles
Since last MOT+10,712 miles
PASS
Mileage88,390 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,384 miles
Since last MOT+9,824 miles
PASS
Mileage78,560 miles
Since last MOT+14,464 miles
PASS
Mileage64,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,096 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage57,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,163 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage49,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,481 miles
Since last MOT+11,109 miles
PASS
Mileage38,372 miles
Since last MOT+8,704 miles
PASS
Mileage29,668 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,594 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

RegistrationEU02 CUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EU02 CUX

What car is EU02 CUX?

EU02 CUX is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EU02 CUX?

The last recorded mileage for EU02 CUX was 153,313 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU02 CUX passed its MOT?

EU02 CUX has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2020.

Is EU02 CUX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU02 CUX 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 EU02 CUX?

EU02 CUX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.