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EY02 YLM

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 196,907 miles on the clock, averaging 14,135 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 YLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,907
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
14,135

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,907 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,584
Average per year14,135
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EY02 YLM 39k78k118k157k197k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage196,907 miles
Since last MOT+11,584 miles
PASS
Mileage185,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,323 miles
Since last MOT+13,784 miles
PASS
Mileage171,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,539 miles
Since last MOT+15,345 miles
PASS
Mileage156,194 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,174 miles
Since last MOT+17,524 miles
PASS
Mileage138,650 miles
Since last MOT+11,392 miles
PASS
Mileage127,258 miles
Since last MOT+12,882 miles
PASS
Mileage114,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,376 miles
Since last MOT+12,088 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,288 miles
Since last MOT+14,176 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,112 miles
Since last MOT+16,744 miles
PASS
Mileage71,368 miles
Since last MOT+16,473 miles
PASS
Mileage54,895 miles
Since last MOT+16,303 miles
PASS
Mileage38,592 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 YLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EY02 YLM

What car is EY02 YLM?

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

What is the mileage of EY02 YLM?

The last recorded mileage for EY02 YLM was 196,907 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY02 YLM passed its MOT?

EY02 YLM has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 11 Aug 2017.

Is EY02 YLM ULEZ compliant?

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

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