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MJ52 YUT

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 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 145,536 miles on the clock, averaging 11,844 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 MJ52 YUT

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,536
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,844

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,536 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,654
Average per year11,844
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MJ52 YUT 27k57k86k116k146k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,536 miles
Since last MOT+15,654 miles
PASS
Mileage129,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,882 miles
Since last MOT+14,651 miles
PASS
Mileage115,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,231 miles
Since last MOT+13,125 miles
PASS
Mileage102,106 miles
Since last MOT+13,196 miles
PASS
Mileage88,910 miles
Since last MOT+12,857 miles
PASS
Mileage76,053 miles
Since last MOT+7,858 miles
PASS
Mileage68,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,195 miles
Since last MOT+8,892 miles
PASS
Mileage59,303 miles
Since last MOT+9,667 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,636 miles
Since last MOT+10,892 miles
PASS
Mileage38,744 miles
Since last MOT+11,458 miles
PASS
Mileage27,286 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

RegistrationMJ52 YUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MJ52 YUT

What car is MJ52 YUT?

MJ52 YUT is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MJ52 YUT?

The last recorded mileage for MJ52 YUT was 145,536 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ52 YUT passed its MOT?

MJ52 YUT has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2015.

Is MJ52 YUT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ52 YUT 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 MJ52 YUT?

MJ52 YUT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.