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GV02 SXA

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 175,425 miles on the clock, averaging 7,936 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 GV02 SXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,425
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,936

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading175,425 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,303
Average per year7,936
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV02 SXA 34k69k105k140k175k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,425 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage169,122 miles
Since last MOT+7,015 miles
PASS
Mileage162,107 miles
Since last MOT+7,100 miles
PASS
Mileage155,007 miles
Since last MOT+3,789 miles
PASS
Mileage151,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,618 miles
PASS
Mileage145,600 miles
Since last MOT+7,277 miles
PASS
Mileage138,323 miles
Since last MOT+8,713 miles
PASS
Mileage129,610 miles
Since last MOT+7,506 miles
PASS
Mileage122,104 miles
Since last MOT+24,134 miles
PASS
Mileage97,970 miles
Since last MOT+8,963 miles
PASS
Mileage89,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,007 miles
Since last MOT+9,086 miles
PASS
Mileage79,921 miles
Since last MOT+3,722 miles
PASS
Mileage76,199 miles
Since last MOT+5,202 miles
PASS
Mileage70,997 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,845 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,849 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,526 miles
PASS
Mileage41,245 miles
Since last MOT+7,085 miles
PASS
Mileage34,160 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

RegistrationGV02 SXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GV02 SXA

What car is GV02 SXA?

GV02 SXA is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GV02 SXA?

The last recorded mileage for GV02 SXA was 175,425 miles, recorded on 30 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV02 SXA passed its MOT?

GV02 SXA has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 May 2024.

Is GV02 SXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV02 SXA 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 GV02 SXA?

GV02 SXA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.