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GU52 NEN

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 126,033 miles on the clock, averaging 7,548 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 GU52 NEN

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,033
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,548

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,033 miles
Reading date
Miles last year87
Average per year7,548
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU52 NEN 37k59k81k104k126k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,033 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,946 miles
Since last MOT+8,641 miles
PASS
Mileage117,305 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,092 miles
PASS
Mileage114,137 miles
Since last MOT+1,824 miles
PASS
Mileage112,313 miles
Since last MOT+9,859 miles
PASS
Mileage102,454 miles
Since last MOT+12,391 miles
PASS
Mileage90,063 miles
Since last MOT+8,242 miles
PASS
Mileage81,821 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage75,614 miles
Since last MOT+9,030 miles
PASS
Mileage66,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage62,628 miles
Since last MOT+7,713 miles
PASS
Mileage54,915 miles
Since last MOT+7,176 miles
PASS
Mileage47,739 miles
Since last MOT+10,987 miles
PASS
Mileage36,752 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

RegistrationGU52 NEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GU52 NEN

What car is GU52 NEN?

GU52 NEN is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GU52 NEN?

The last recorded mileage for GU52 NEN was 126,033 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU52 NEN passed its MOT?

GU52 NEN has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2018.

Is GU52 NEN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU52 NEN 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 GU52 NEN?

GU52 NEN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.