Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 152,791 miles on the clock, averaging 9,387 miles per year, above 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 ML52 DFO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 152,791 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,099 |
| Average per year | 9,387 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML52 DFO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About ML52 DFO
What car is ML52 DFO?
ML52 DFO is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of ML52 DFO?
The last recorded mileage for ML52 DFO was 152,791 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML52 DFO passed its MOT?
ML52 DFO has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 10 Oct 2018.
Is ML52 DFO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML52 DFO 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 ML52 DFO?
ML52 DFO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.