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EU52 TPV

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 132,774 miles on the clock, averaging 5,671 miles per year, below 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 TPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,774
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,671

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,774 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,671
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EU52 TPV 72k87k102k117k133k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,774 miles
Since last MOT+7,323 miles
PASS
Mileage125,451 miles
Since last MOT+2,708 miles
PASS
Mileage122,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,743 miles
Since last MOT+6,922 miles
PASS
Mileage115,821 miles
Since last MOT+6,371 miles
PASS
Mileage109,450 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,446 miles
Since last MOT+5,386 miles
PASS
Mileage104,060 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage98,354 miles
Since last MOT+5,411 miles
PASS
Mileage92,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,565 miles
PASS
Mileage88,378 miles
Since last MOT+4,907 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,471 miles
Since last MOT+5,136 miles
PASS
Mileage78,335 miles
Since last MOT+6,798 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,537 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 TPV
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 TPV

What car is EU52 TPV?

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

What is the mileage of EU52 TPV?

The last recorded mileage for EU52 TPV was 132,774 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU52 TPV passed its MOT?

EU52 TPV has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2016.

Is EU52 TPV ULEZ compliant?

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

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