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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 105,472 miles on the clock, averaging 7,658 miles per year, around 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 HPU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 105,472 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,489 |
| Average per year | 7,658 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML52 HPU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 HPU
What car is ML52 HPU?
ML52 HPU is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of ML52 HPU?
The last recorded mileage for ML52 HPU was 105,472 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML52 HPU passed its MOT?
ML52 HPU has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 18 Mar 2015.
Is ML52 HPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML52 HPU 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 HPU?
ML52 HPU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.