Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 105,212 miles on the clock, averaging 4,070 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for ML02 XLJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 105,212 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 228 |
| Average per year | 4,070 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML02 XLJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About ML02 XLJ
What car is ML02 XLJ?
ML02 XLJ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of ML02 XLJ?
The last recorded mileage for ML02 XLJ was 105,212 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML02 XLJ passed its MOT?
ML02 XLJ has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2021.
Is ML02 XLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML02 XLJ 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 ML02 XLJ?
ML02 XLJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.