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EU52 JBY

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 76,330 miles on the clock, averaging 4,443 miles per year, well below 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 EU52 JBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,330
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,443

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,330 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,109
Average per year4,443
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EU52 JBY 33k44k55k65k76k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,330 miles
Since last MOT+2,109 miles
PASS
Mileage74,221 miles
Since last MOT+2,843 miles
PASS
Mileage71,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,378 miles
Since last MOT+5,269 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,749 miles
PASS
Mileage61,360 miles
Since last MOT+4,835 miles
PASS
Mileage56,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,831 miles
PASS
Mileage52,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,139 miles
PASS
Mileage48,555 miles
Since last MOT+4,514 miles
PASS
Mileage44,041 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
PASS
Mileage38,956 miles
Since last MOT+6,031 miles
PASS
Mileage32,925 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 JBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EU52 JBY

What car is EU52 JBY?

EU52 JBY is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EU52 JBY?

The last recorded mileage for EU52 JBY was 76,330 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU52 JBY passed its MOT?

EU52 JBY has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2016.

Is EU52 JBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU52 JBY 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 EU52 JBY?

EU52 JBY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.