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MA02 LWM

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 3 (50% pass rate). It has 122,905 miles on the clock, averaging 12,263 miles per year, above 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 LWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,905
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
12,263

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading122,905 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,263
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA02 LWM 69k82k96k109k123k '06'10'09

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,905 miles
Since last MOT+16,366 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,539 miles
Since last MOT+15,870 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,669 miles
Since last MOT+11,924 miles
PASS
Mileage78,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,994 miles
PASS
Mileage68,751 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 LWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 LWM

What car is MA02 LWM?

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

What is the mileage of MA02 LWM?

The last recorded mileage for MA02 LWM was 122,905 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA02 LWM passed its MOT?

MA02 LWM has had 6 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (3 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2010.

Is MA02 LWM ULEZ compliant?

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

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