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MW52 XPH

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
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 1796cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 188,865 miles on the clock, averaging 15,549 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 MW52 XPH

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,865
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
15,549

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,865 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,403
Average per year15,549
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW52 XPH 33k72k111k150k189k '05'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage188,865 miles
Since last MOT+3,403 miles
PASS
Mileage185,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage180,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,272 miles
Since last MOT+101,379 miles
PASS
Mileage78,893 miles
Since last MOT+9,199 miles
PASS
Mileage69,694 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage60,762 miles
Since last MOT+12,670 miles
PASS
Mileage48,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,092 miles
Since last MOT+15,418 miles
PASS
Mileage32,674 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 XPH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MW52 XPH

What car is MW52 XPH?

MW52 XPH is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MW52 XPH?

The last recorded mileage for MW52 XPH was 188,865 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW52 XPH passed its MOT?

MW52 XPH has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 31 Dec 2015.

Is MW52 XPH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW52 XPH 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 MW52 XPH?

MW52 XPH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.