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MJ02 UGM

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 244,712 miles on the clock, averaging 16,174 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 MJ02 UGM

MOT Status
Due date passed
244,712
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
16,174

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading244,712 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,947
Average per year16,174
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ02 UGM 51k99k148k196k245k '06'18'13

Check MJ02 UGM

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage244,712 miles
Since last MOT+5,947 miles
PASS
Mileage238,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage238,765 miles
Since last MOT+11,683 miles
PASS
Mileage227,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,465 miles
PASS
Mileage216,617 miles
Since last MOT+15,841 miles
PASS
Mileage200,776 miles
Since last MOT+19,560 miles
PASS
Mileage181,216 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,215 miles
Since last MOT+19,363 miles
PASS
Mileage161,852 miles
Since last MOT+20,382 miles
PASS
Mileage141,470 miles
Since last MOT+17,927 miles
PASS
Mileage123,543 miles
Since last MOT+18,917 miles
PASS
Mileage104,626 miles
Since last MOT+18,957 miles
PASS
Mileage85,669 miles
Since last MOT+19,515 miles
PASS
Mileage66,154 miles
Since last MOT+15,572 miles
PASS
Mileage50,582 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

RegistrationMJ02 UGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MJ02 UGM

What car is MJ02 UGM?

MJ02 UGM is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MJ02 UGM?

The last recorded mileage for MJ02 UGM was 244,712 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ02 UGM passed its MOT?

MJ02 UGM has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2018.

Is MJ02 UGM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ02 UGM 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 MJ02 UGM?

MJ02 UGM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.