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MA02 XAX

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 138,392 miles on the clock, averaging 10,037 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 XAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,392
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,037

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 reading138,392 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year10,037
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA02 XAX 23k52k80k109k138k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,392 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,382 miles
Since last MOT+8,545 miles
PASS
Mileage129,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,837 miles
Since last MOT+1,978 miles
PASS
Mileage127,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,859 miles
Since last MOT+7,694 miles
PASS
Mileage120,165 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,088 miles
Since last MOT+14,552 miles
PASS
Mileage105,536 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,532 miles
Since last MOT+8,654 miles
PASS
Mileage96,878 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,876 miles
Since last MOT+10,548 miles
PASS
Mileage86,328 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,326 miles
Since last MOT+12,932 miles
PASS
Mileage73,394 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,393 miles
Since last MOT+17,713 miles
PASS
Mileage55,680 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,653 miles
Since last MOT+19,287 miles
PASS
Mileage36,366 miles
Since last MOT+8,200 miles
PASS
Mileage28,166 miles
Since last MOT+5,604 miles
PASS
Mileage22,562 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 XAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 XAX

What car is MA02 XAX?

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

What is the mileage of MA02 XAX?

The last recorded mileage for MA02 XAX was 138,392 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA02 XAX passed its MOT?

MA02 XAX has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2017.

Is MA02 XAX ULEZ compliant?

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

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