Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 176,237 miles on the clock, averaging 13,568 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for EU02 VLJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 176,237 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,915 |
| Average per year | 13,568 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EU02 VLJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EU — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About EU02 VLJ
What car is EU02 VLJ?
EU02 VLJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EU02 VLJ?
The last recorded mileage for EU02 VLJ was 176,237 miles, recorded on 17 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EU02 VLJ passed its MOT?
EU02 VLJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2016.
Is EU02 VLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU02 VLJ 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 EU02 VLJ?
EU02 VLJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.