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EX52 CHG

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 56,518 miles on the clock, averaging 552 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EX52 CHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,518
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
552

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,518 miles
Reading date
Average per year552
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX52 CHG 50k52k53k55k57k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,518 miles
Since last MOT+8,604 miles
PASS
Mileage47,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage44,060 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,054 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage41,644 miles
Since last MOT+5,877 miles
PASS
Mileage35,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage30,345 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,333 miles
Since last MOT+7,571 miles
PASS
Mileage22,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,973 miles
PASS
Mileage16,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,851 miles
FAIL
Mileage8,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,181 miles
PASS
Mileage3,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage3,757 miles
PASS
Mileage66,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,507 miles
Since last MOT+6,997 miles
PASS
Mileage59,510 miles
Since last MOT+9,581 miles
PASS
Mileage49,929 miles
PASS

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 CHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EX52 CHG

What car is EX52 CHG?

EX52 CHG is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX52 CHG?

The last recorded mileage for EX52 CHG was 56,518 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX52 CHG passed its MOT?

EX52 CHG has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2018.

Is EX52 CHG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX52 CHG 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 EX52 CHG?

EX52 CHG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.