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MW52 YCE

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 7 (46% pass rate). It has 87,419 miles on the clock, averaging 6,455 miles per year, below 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 YCE

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,419
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
46%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,455

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,419 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,055
Average per year6,455
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW52 YCE 17k34k52k70k87k '06'17'11

Check MW52 YCE

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,419 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage79,364 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,355 miles
Since last MOT+7,750 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,605 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,265 miles
Since last MOT+6,891 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,374 miles
Since last MOT+8,195 miles
PASS
Mileage49,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,179 miles
Since last MOT+7,983 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,196 miles
Since last MOT+7,537 miles
PASS
Mileage33,659 miles
Since last MOT+5,063 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,596 miles
Since last MOT+4,890 miles
PASS
Mileage23,706 miles
Since last MOT+7,056 miles
PASS
Mileage16,650 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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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 YCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 YCE

What car is MW52 YCE?

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

What is the mileage of MW52 YCE?

The last recorded mileage for MW52 YCE was 87,419 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW52 YCE passed its MOT?

MW52 YCE has had 13 MOT tests with a 46% pass rate (6 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2017.

Is MW52 YCE ULEZ compliant?

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

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