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EX52 FET

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 47,804 miles on the clock, averaging 1,092 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 FET

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,804
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
1,092

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 reading47,804 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,092
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX52 FET 29k34k39k43k48k '05'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,804 miles
Since last MOT+12,374 miles
PASS
Mileage35,430 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,740 miles
PASS
Mileage26,596 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,595 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage22,986 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,984 miles
Since last MOT+4,980 miles
PASS
Mileage18,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,004 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage11,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,430 miles
PASS
Mileage7,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage7,288 miles
PASS
Mileage76,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage70,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage67,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,240 miles
PASS
Mileage61,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,021 miles
PASS
Mileage57,757 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,137 miles
Since last MOT+3,926 miles
PASS
Mileage49,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,590 miles
PASS
Mileage46,621 miles
Since last MOT+3,727 miles
PASS
Mileage42,894 miles
Since last MOT+3,493 miles
PASS
Mileage39,401 miles
Since last MOT+10,061 miles
PASS
Mileage29,340 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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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 FET
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 FET

What car is EX52 FET?

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

What is the mileage of EX52 FET?

The last recorded mileage for EX52 FET was 47,804 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX52 FET passed its MOT?

EX52 FET has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2022.

Is EX52 FET ULEZ compliant?

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

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