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FX52 ESU

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 1988cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 109,937 miles on the clock, averaging 6,001 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for FX52 ESU

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,937
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,001

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,937 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,588
Average per year6,001
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX52 ESU 42k59k76k93k110k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,937 miles
Since last MOT+5,588 miles
PASS
Mileage104,349 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,345 miles
Since last MOT+7,554 miles
PASS
Mileage96,791 miles
Since last MOT+12,664 miles
PASS
Mileage84,127 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,123 miles
Since last MOT+1,967 miles
PASS
Mileage82,156 miles
Since last MOT+38,182 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,974 miles
Since last MOT+10,924 miles
PASS
Mileage33,050 miles
Since last MOT+6,161 miles
PASS
Mileage26,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,889 miles
Since last MOT+12,914 miles
PASS
Mileage13,975 miles
Since last MOT+11,645 miles
PASS
Mileage2,330 miles
PASS
Mileage57,923 miles
Since last MOT+1,955 miles
PASS
Mileage55,968 miles
Since last MOT+14,056 miles
PASS
Mileage41,912 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 ESU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FX52 ESU

What car is FX52 ESU?

FX52 ESU is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.

What is the mileage of FX52 ESU?

The last recorded mileage for FX52 ESU was 109,937 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX52 ESU passed its MOT?

FX52 ESU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2017.

Is FX52 ESU ULEZ compliant?

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

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