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EY02 ALU

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGreen
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 177,300 miles on the clock, averaging 17,906 miles per year, above 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 EY02 ALU

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
17,906

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,300 miles
Reading date
Average per year17,906
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY02 ALU 54k85k116k146k177k '05'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,300 miles
Since last MOT+18,122 miles
PASS
Mileage159,178 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,131 miles
Since last MOT+17,252 miles
PASS
Mileage141,879 miles
Since last MOT+12,831 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,048 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage125,376 miles
Since last MOT+21,112 miles
PASS
Mileage104,264 miles
Since last MOT+385 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,879 miles
Since last MOT+25,937 miles
PASS
Mileage77,942 miles
Since last MOT+24,030 miles
PASS
Mileage53,912 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

RegistrationEY02 ALU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EY02 ALU

What car is EY02 ALU?

EY02 ALU is an green Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EY02 ALU?

The last recorded mileage for EY02 ALU was 177,300 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY02 ALU passed its MOT?

EY02 ALU has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2012.

Is EY02 ALU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY02 ALU 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 EY02 ALU?

EY02 ALU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.