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EU52 LMO

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 156,334 miles on the clock, averaging 7,955 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 EU52 LMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,334
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,955

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,334 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,950
Average per year7,955
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EU52 LMO 18k53k87k122k156k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,334 miles
Since last MOT+12,950 miles
PASS
Mileage143,384 miles
Since last MOT+10,550 miles
PASS
Mileage132,834 miles
Since last MOT+9,030 miles
PASS
Mileage123,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,804 miles
Since last MOT+12,602 miles
PASS
Mileage111,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,202 miles
Since last MOT+11,955 miles
PASS
Mileage99,247 miles
Since last MOT+10,633 miles
PASS
Mileage88,614 miles
Since last MOT+10,418 miles
PASS
Mileage78,196 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
PASS
Mileage78,183 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,174 miles
Since last MOT+6,186 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,988 miles
Since last MOT+7,882 miles
PASS
Mileage64,106 miles
Since last MOT+4,779 miles
PASS
Mileage59,327 miles
Since last MOT+6,396 miles
PASS
Mileage52,931 miles
Since last MOT+8,923 miles
PASS
Mileage44,008 miles
Since last MOT+4,832 miles
PASS
Mileage39,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,068 miles
PASS
Mileage34,108 miles
Since last MOT+5,294 miles
PASS
Mileage28,814 miles
Since last MOT+5,124 miles
PASS
Mileage23,690 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage18,480 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

RegistrationEU52 LMO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EU52 LMO

What car is EU52 LMO?

EU52 LMO is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EU52 LMO?

The last recorded mileage for EU52 LMO was 156,334 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU52 LMO passed its MOT?

EU52 LMO has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2022.

Is EU52 LMO ULEZ compliant?

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

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