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EU52 NUE

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 171,235 miles on the clock, averaging 11,994 miles per year, above 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 NUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,235
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,994

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,235 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,994
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EU52 NUE 38k72k105k138k171k '05'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,235 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,228 miles
Since last MOT+11,627 miles
PASS
Mileage159,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,601 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,213 miles
Since last MOT+10,526 miles
PASS
Mileage139,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,687 miles
Since last MOT+11,464 miles
PASS
Mileage128,223 miles
Since last MOT+10,251 miles
PASS
Mileage117,972 miles
Since last MOT+13,497 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,475 miles
Since last MOT+11,003 miles
PASS
Mileage93,472 miles
Since last MOT+15,256 miles
PASS
Mileage78,216 miles
Since last MOT+12,409 miles
PASS
Mileage65,807 miles
Since last MOT+12,974 miles
PASS
Mileage52,833 miles
Since last MOT+14,531 miles
PASS
Mileage38,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,302 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 NUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EU52 NUE

What car is EU52 NUE?

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

What is the mileage of EU52 NUE?

The last recorded mileage for EU52 NUE was 171,235 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU52 NUE passed its MOT?

EU52 NUE has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2017.

Is EU52 NUE ULEZ compliant?

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

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