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FP52 VLC

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 179,595 miles on the clock, averaging 15,184 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FP52 VLC

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,595
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
15,184

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 reading179,595 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year15,184
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP52 VLC 23k62k101k141k180k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,595 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,594 miles
Since last MOT+9,527 miles
PASS
Mileage170,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,067 miles
Since last MOT+6,382 miles
PASS
Mileage163,685 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,669 miles
PASS
Mileage188,594 miles
Since last MOT+49,711 miles
PASS
Mileage138,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,883 miles
Since last MOT+20,270 miles
PASS
Mileage118,613 miles
Since last MOT+22,314 miles
PASS
Mileage96,299 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,113 miles
Since last MOT+22,988 miles
PASS
Mileage73,125 miles
Since last MOT+18,658 miles
PASS
Mileage54,467 miles
Since last MOT+19,453 miles
PASS
Mileage35,014 miles
Since last MOT+11,692 miles
PASS
Mileage23,322 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 VLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FP52 VLC

What car is FP52 VLC?

FP52 VLC is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FP52 VLC?

The last recorded mileage for FP52 VLC was 179,595 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP52 VLC passed its MOT?

FP52 VLC has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2016.

Is FP52 VLC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP52 VLC 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 FP52 VLC?

FP52 VLC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.