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GV02 SZO

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 144,168 miles on the clock, averaging 11,020 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 GV02 SZO

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,168
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,020

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 reading144,168 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,244
Average per year11,020
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV02 SZO 53k75k98k121k144k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,168 miles
Since last MOT+18,244 miles
PASS
Mileage125,924 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,921 miles
Since last MOT+11,393 miles
PASS
Mileage114,528 miles
Since last MOT+10,521 miles
PASS
Mileage104,007 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,941 miles
Since last MOT+9,166 miles
PASS
Mileage94,775 miles
Since last MOT+9,156 miles
PASS
Mileage85,619 miles
Since last MOT+10,521 miles
PASS
Mileage75,098 miles
Since last MOT+11,779 miles
PASS
Mileage63,319 miles
Since last MOT+10,747 miles
PASS
Mileage52,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,572 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 SZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GV02 SZO

What car is GV02 SZO?

GV02 SZO is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GV02 SZO?

The last recorded mileage for GV02 SZO was 144,168 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV02 SZO passed its MOT?

GV02 SZO has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2014.

Is GV02 SZO ULEZ compliant?

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

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