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EU52 ODV

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 162,718 miles on the clock, averaging 8,977 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 ODV

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,718
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,977

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 reading162,718 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,122
Average per year8,977
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU52 ODV 49k78k106k134k163k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage162,718 miles
Since last MOT+12,122 miles
PASS
Mileage150,596 miles
Since last MOT+8,572 miles
PASS
Mileage142,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,754 miles
PASS
Mileage135,270 miles
Since last MOT+15,907 miles
PASS
Mileage119,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,363 miles
Since last MOT+14,821 miles
PASS
Mileage104,542 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
PASS
Mileage104,518 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage104,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,508 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
PASS
Mileage104,450 miles
Since last MOT+12,057 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,393 miles
Since last MOT+13,474 miles
PASS
Mileage78,919 miles
Since last MOT+13,501 miles
PASS
Mileage65,418 miles
Since last MOT+16,121 miles
PASS
Mileage49,297 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 ODV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EU52 ODV

What car is EU52 ODV?

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

What is the mileage of EU52 ODV?

The last recorded mileage for EU52 ODV was 162,718 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU52 ODV passed its MOT?

EU52 ODV has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 5 Apr 2018.

Is EU52 ODV ULEZ compliant?

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

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