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FX52 ELU

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 170,125 miles on the clock, averaging 10,788 miles per year, above 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 FX52 ELU

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,125
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,788

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 reading170,125 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,788
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX52 ELU 70k95k120k145k170k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,125 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,124 miles
Since last MOT+47,264 miles
PASS
Mileage122,860 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,848 miles
Since last MOT+19,235 miles
PASS
Mileage103,613 miles
Since last MOT+14,460 miles
PASS
Mileage89,153 miles
Since last MOT+10,641 miles
PASS
Mileage78,512 miles
Since last MOT+12,363 miles
PASS
Mileage66,149 miles
PASS
Mileage139,382 miles
Since last MOT+6,807 miles
PASS
Mileage132,575 miles
Since last MOT+21,658 miles
PASS
Mileage110,917 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,911 miles
Since last MOT+23,546 miles
PASS
Mileage87,365 miles
Since last MOT+17,694 miles
PASS
Mileage69,671 miles

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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

RegistrationFX52 ELU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FX52 ELU

What car is FX52 ELU?

FX52 ELU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.

What is the mileage of FX52 ELU?

The last recorded mileage for FX52 ELU was 170,125 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX52 ELU passed its MOT?

FX52 ELU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2015.

Is FX52 ELU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX52 ELU 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 FX52 ELU?

FX52 ELU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.