Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 127,399 miles on the clock, averaging 6,821 miles per year, 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 MSU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 127,399 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,269 |
| Average per year | 6,821 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EX52 MSU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About EX52 MSU
What car is EX52 MSU?
EX52 MSU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EX52 MSU?
The last recorded mileage for EX52 MSU was 127,399 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX52 MSU passed its MOT?
EX52 MSU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 23 Aug 2018.
Is EX52 MSU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX52 MSU 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 MSU?
EX52 MSU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.