Vehicle summary
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 125,835 miles on the clock, averaging 6,557 miles per year, 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 HX02 VHC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 125,835 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Average per year | 6,557 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HX02 VHC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About HX02 VHC
What car is HX02 VHC?
HX02 VHC is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2002.
What is the mileage of HX02 VHC?
The last recorded mileage for HX02 VHC was 125,835 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HX02 VHC passed its MOT?
HX02 VHC has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2024.
Is HX02 VHC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX02 VHC 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 HX02 VHC?
HX02 VHC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.