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EU52 OFE

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 98,616 miles on the clock, averaging 7,928 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 OFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,616
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,928

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading98,616 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,021
Average per year7,928
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU52 OFE 28k45k63k81k99k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage98,616 miles
Since last MOT+6,021 miles
PASS
Mileage92,595 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,379 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,215 miles
Since last MOT+6,052 miles
PASS
Mileage81,163 miles
Since last MOT+6,799 miles
PASS
Mileage74,364 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,346 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage68,532 miles
Since last MOT+6,642 miles
PASS
Mileage61,890 miles
Since last MOT+6,246 miles
PASS
Mileage55,644 miles
PASS
Mileage55,659 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,644 miles
Since last MOT+7,180 miles
PASS
Mileage48,464 miles
Since last MOT+20,676 miles
PASS
Mileage27,788 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 OFE
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 OFE

What car is EU52 OFE?

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

What is the mileage of EU52 OFE?

The last recorded mileage for EU52 OFE was 98,616 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU52 OFE passed its MOT?

EU52 OFE has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 30 Sep 2015.

Is EU52 OFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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