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MX02 OOU

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 189,861 miles on the clock, averaging 14,705 miles per year, above 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 MX02 OOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,861
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
14,705

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 reading189,861 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,640
Average per year14,705
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX02 OOU 88k114k139k165k190k '05'12'09

Check MX02 OOU

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage189,861 miles
Since last MOT+18,640 miles
PASS
Mileage171,221 miles
Since last MOT+17,376 miles
PASS
Mileage153,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,845 miles
Since last MOT+8,396 miles
PASS
Mileage145,449 miles
Since last MOT+17,620 miles
PASS
Mileage127,829 miles
Since last MOT+11,451 miles
PASS
Mileage116,378 miles
Since last MOT+27,883 miles
PASS
Mileage88,495 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.

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

RegistrationMX02 OOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MX02 OOU

What car is MX02 OOU?

MX02 OOU is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MX02 OOU?

The last recorded mileage for MX02 OOU was 189,861 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX02 OOU passed its MOT?

MX02 OOU has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 22 Aug 2012.

Is MX02 OOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX02 OOU 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 MX02 OOU?

MX02 OOU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.