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HV52 LJL

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Grey Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 89,041 miles on the clock, averaging 3,917 miles per year, well below 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 HV52 LJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,041
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,917

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,041 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,633
Average per year3,917
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV52 LJL 33k47k61k75k89k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,041 miles
Since last MOT+1,633 miles
PASS
Mileage87,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,723 miles
PASS
Mileage84,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,685 miles
Since last MOT+2,436 miles
PASS
Mileage82,249 miles
Since last MOT+2,282 miles
PASS
Mileage79,967 miles
Since last MOT+1,726 miles
PASS
Mileage78,241 miles
Since last MOT+2,444 miles
PASS
Mileage75,797 miles
Since last MOT+2,553 miles
PASS
Mileage73,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,244 miles
Since last MOT+2,675 miles
PASS
Mileage70,569 miles
Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
Mileage68,022 miles
Since last MOT+2,586 miles
PASS
Mileage65,436 miles
Since last MOT+7,864 miles
PASS
Mileage57,572 miles
Since last MOT+5,731 miles
PASS
Mileage51,841 miles
Since last MOT+10,621 miles
PASS
Mileage41,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,220 miles
Since last MOT+8,454 miles
PASS
Mileage32,766 miles

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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

RegistrationHV52 LJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About HV52 LJL

What car is HV52 LJL?

HV52 LJL is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2002.

What is the mileage of HV52 LJL?

The last recorded mileage for HV52 LJL was 89,041 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV52 LJL passed its MOT?

HV52 LJL has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2020.

Is HV52 LJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV52 LJL 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 HV52 LJL?

HV52 LJL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.