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 Diesel 1753cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 182,689 miles on the clock, averaging 8,681 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).
MOT & Mileage History for ML52 NXF
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 182,689 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,841 |
| Average per year | 8,681 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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.
Timing belt failure
Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).
Thermostat housing (plastic flange)
Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML52 NXF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1753cc |
| 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 NXF
What car is ML52 NXF?
ML52 NXF is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of ML52 NXF?
The last recorded mileage for ML52 NXF was 182,689 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML52 NXF passed its MOT?
ML52 NXF has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2017.
Is ML52 NXF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML52 NXF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ML52 NXF?
ML52 NXF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.