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ML52 HPF

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1988cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 111,564 miles on the clock, averaging 6,989 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for ML52 HPF

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,564
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,989

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,564 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,729
Average per year6,989
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML52 HPF 37k55k74k93k112k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage111,564 miles
Since last MOT+8,729 miles
PASS
Mileage102,835 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,333 miles
PASS
Mileage94,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,501 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage89,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,728 miles
PASS
Mileage82,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,247 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,378 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage71,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage66,290 miles
Since last MOT+6,706 miles
PASS
Mileage59,584 miles
Since last MOT+8,231 miles
PASS
Mileage51,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,353 miles
Since last MOT+14,777 miles
PASS
Mileage36,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,576 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 HPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ML52 HPF

What car is ML52 HPF?

ML52 HPF is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of ML52 HPF?

The last recorded mileage for ML52 HPF was 111,564 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML52 HPF passed its MOT?

ML52 HPF has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 25 Jan 2017.

Is ML52 HPF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML52 HPF 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 HPF?

ML52 HPF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.