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EU52 RYC

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1988cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 171,429 miles on the clock, averaging 13,118 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EU52 RYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,429
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
13,118

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,429 miles
Reading date
Miles last year64,897
Average per year13,118
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU52 RYC 16k55k94k133k171k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,429 miles
Since last MOT+64,897 miles
PASS
Mileage106,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,532 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
PASS
Mileage103,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,718 miles
Since last MOT+1,366 miles
PASS
Mileage102,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,352 miles
Since last MOT+488 miles
PASS
Mileage101,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,864 miles
Since last MOT+2,479 miles
PASS
Mileage99,385 miles
Since last MOT+3,527 miles
PASS
Mileage95,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,858 miles
Since last MOT+5,217 miles
PASS
Mileage90,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,311 miles
PASS
Mileage85,330 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,293 miles
Since last MOT+15,201 miles
PASS
Mileage70,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,092 miles
Since last MOT+571 miles
PASS
Mileage69,521 miles
Since last MOT+578 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,943 miles
Since last MOT+29,748 miles
PASS
Mileage39,195 miles
Since last MOT+23,212 miles
PASS
Mileage15,983 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 RYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EU52 RYC

What car is EU52 RYC?

EU52 RYC is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EU52 RYC?

The last recorded mileage for EU52 RYC was 171,429 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU52 RYC passed its MOT?

EU52 RYC has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2017.

Is EU52 RYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU52 RYC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EU52 RYC?

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