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MJ02 WLA

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 246,131 miles on the clock, averaging 22,904 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 WLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
246,131
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
22,904

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading246,131 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,158
Average per year22,904
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ02 WLA 30k84k138k192k246k '05'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage246,131 miles
Since last MOT+7,158 miles
PASS
Mileage238,973 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage231,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage231,082 miles
FAIL
PASS
PASS
Mileage66,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,972 miles
Since last MOT+7,444 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,528 miles
Since last MOT+9,858 miles
PASS
Mileage49,670 miles
Since last MOT+9,513 miles
PASS
Mileage40,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,157 miles
Since last MOT+9,975 miles
PASS
Mileage30,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage30,182 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 WLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 WLA

What car is MJ02 WLA?

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

What is the mileage of MJ02 WLA?

The last recorded mileage for MJ02 WLA was 246,131 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ02 WLA passed its MOT?

MJ02 WLA has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2014.

Is MJ02 WLA ULEZ compliant?

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

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