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ML52 NLY

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 88,080 miles on the clock, averaging 7,192 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 NLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,080
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,192

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,080 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31
Average per year7,192
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML52 NLY 35k48k62k75k88k '05'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,080 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,049 miles
Since last MOT+3,392 miles
PASS
Mileage84,657 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,590 miles
Since last MOT+2,733 miles
PASS
Mileage81,857 miles
Since last MOT+1,440 miles
PASS
Mileage80,417 miles
Since last MOT+4,768 miles
PASS
Mileage75,649 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,646 miles
Since last MOT+16,378 miles
PASS
Mileage59,268 miles
Since last MOT+6,081 miles
PASS
Mileage53,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,187 miles
Since last MOT+7,623 miles
PASS
Mileage45,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,564 miles
Since last MOT+10,411 miles
PASS
Mileage35,153 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 NLY
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 NLY

What car is ML52 NLY?

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

What is the mileage of ML52 NLY?

The last recorded mileage for ML52 NLY was 88,080 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML52 NLY passed its MOT?

ML52 NLY has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2013.

Is ML52 NLY ULEZ compliant?

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

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