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EU52 NWC

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 218,228 miles on the clock, averaging 10,089 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 NWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,228
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,089

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading218,228 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,365
Average per year10,089
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU52 NWC 45k89k132k175k218k '05'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,228 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage212,863 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,862 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage208,313 miles
Since last MOT+11,607 miles
PASS
Mileage196,706 miles
Since last MOT+14,042 miles
PASS
Mileage182,664 miles
Since last MOT+11,081 miles
PASS
Mileage171,583 miles
Since last MOT+11,884 miles
PASS
Mileage159,699 miles
Since last MOT+13,298 miles
PASS
Mileage146,401 miles
Since last MOT+10,521 miles
PASS
Mileage135,880 miles
Since last MOT+10,758 miles
PASS
Mileage125,122 miles
Since last MOT+10,500 miles
PASS
Mileage114,622 miles
Since last MOT+10,487 miles
PASS
Mileage104,135 miles
Since last MOT+10,171 miles
PASS
Mileage93,964 miles
Since last MOT+9,228 miles
PASS
Mileage84,736 miles
Since last MOT+11,151 miles
PASS
Mileage73,585 miles
Since last MOT+8,154 miles
PASS
Mileage65,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,166 miles
PASS
Mileage57,265 miles
Since last MOT+11,989 miles
PASS
Mileage45,276 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 NWC
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 NWC

What car is EU52 NWC?

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

What is the mileage of EU52 NWC?

The last recorded mileage for EU52 NWC was 218,228 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU52 NWC passed its MOT?

EU52 NWC has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Oct 2022.

Is EU52 NWC ULEZ compliant?

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

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