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MA02 OTZ

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1989cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1989cc
ColourSilver
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 1989cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 165,455 miles on the clock, averaging 8,168 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for MA02 OTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,455
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,168

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,455 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,111
Average per year8,168
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA02 OTZ 41k72k103k134k165k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage165,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage160,344 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,339 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage154,043 miles
Since last MOT+7,012 miles
PASS
Mileage147,031 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,029 miles
Since last MOT+7,155 miles
PASS
Mileage139,874 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,744 miles
Since last MOT+7,700 miles
PASS
Mileage132,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,044 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,041 miles
Since last MOT+10,069 miles
PASS
Mileage121,972 miles
Since last MOT+8,254 miles
PASS
Mileage113,718 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,717 miles
Since last MOT+8,429 miles
PASS
Mileage105,288 miles
Since last MOT+10,013 miles
PASS
Mileage95,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,275 miles
Since last MOT+9,573 miles
PASS
Mileage85,702 miles
Since last MOT+8,482 miles
PASS
Mileage77,220 miles
Since last MOT+8,902 miles
PASS
Mileage68,318 miles
Since last MOT+9,544 miles
PASS
Mileage58,774 miles
Since last MOT+9,329 miles
PASS
Mileage49,445 miles
Since last MOT+8,882 miles
PASS
Mileage40,563 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 OTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1989cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MA02 OTZ

What car is MA02 OTZ?

MA02 OTZ is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1989cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MA02 OTZ?

The last recorded mileage for MA02 OTZ was 165,455 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA02 OTZ passed its MOT?

MA02 OTZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 18 Aug 2021.

Is MA02 OTZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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