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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 149,131 miles on the clock, averaging 11,927 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 MT52 XBS
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 149,131 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,927 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MT52 XBS |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MT52 XBS
What car is MT52 XBS?
MT52 XBS is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MT52 XBS?
The last recorded mileage for MT52 XBS was 149,131 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT52 XBS passed its MOT?
MT52 XBS has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2015.
Is MT52 XBS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT52 XBS 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 MT52 XBS?
MT52 XBS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.