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MA02 LVO

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 131,063 miles on the clock, averaging 5,533 miles per year, below 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 MA02 LVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,063
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,533

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,063 miles
Reading date
Miles last year42
Average per year5,533
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA02 LVO 48k69k90k110k131k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,063 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,021 miles
Since last MOT+412 miles
PASS
Mileage130,609 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage127,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,107 miles
Since last MOT+5,035 miles
PASS
Mileage122,072 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,928 miles
Since last MOT+5,636 miles
PASS
Mileage116,292 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,261 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage111,759 miles
Since last MOT+388 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,609 miles
PASS
Mileage105,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage100,302 miles
Since last MOT+305 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,472 miles
PASS
Mileage94,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,525 miles
Since last MOT+7,170 miles
PASS
Mileage87,355 miles
Since last MOT+6,700 miles
PASS
Mileage80,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,655 miles
Since last MOT+7,126 miles
PASS
Mileage73,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,961 miles
PASS
Mileage68,568 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage64,045 miles
Since last MOT+9,196 miles
PASS
Mileage54,849 miles
Since last MOT+6,722 miles
PASS
Mileage48,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,127 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

RegistrationMA02 LVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MA02 LVO

What car is MA02 LVO?

MA02 LVO is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MA02 LVO?

The last recorded mileage for MA02 LVO was 131,063 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA02 LVO passed its MOT?

MA02 LVO has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2020.

Is MA02 LVO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA02 LVO 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 MA02 LVO?

MA02 LVO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.