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FH52 LWG

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 169,979 miles on the clock, averaging 8,430 miles per year, around 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 FH52 LWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,979
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,430

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,979 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,217
Average per year8,430
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH52 LWG 27k62k98k134k170k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage169,979 miles
Since last MOT+9,217 miles
PASS
Mileage160,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,762 miles
Since last MOT+10,716 miles
PASS
Mileage150,046 miles
Since last MOT+494 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,552 miles
Since last MOT+7,260 miles
PASS
Mileage142,292 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,289 miles
Since last MOT+9,477 miles
PASS
Mileage132,812 miles
Since last MOT+9,978 miles
PASS
Mileage122,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage115,554 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,500 miles
Since last MOT+10,691 miles
PASS
Mileage104,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,809 miles
Since last MOT+4,484 miles
PASS
Mileage100,325 miles
Since last MOT+4,206 miles
PASS
Mileage96,119 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
PASS
Mileage91,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage87,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,441 miles
FAIL
Mileage808,060 miles
Since last MOT+734,466 miles
PASS
Mileage73,594 miles
Since last MOT+8,856 miles
PASS
Mileage64,738 miles
Since last MOT+12,673 miles
PASS
Mileage52,065 miles
Since last MOT+14,655 miles
PASS
Mileage37,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,410 miles
Since last MOT+10,828 miles
PASS
Mileage26,582 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

RegistrationFH52 LWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FH52 LWG

What car is FH52 LWG?

FH52 LWG is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FH52 LWG?

The last recorded mileage for FH52 LWG was 169,979 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH52 LWG passed its MOT?

FH52 LWG has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 23 Dec 2022.

Is FH52 LWG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH52 LWG 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 FH52 LWG?

FH52 LWG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.