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MX52 LHC

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 1988cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 119,888 miles on the clock, averaging 6,970 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for MX52 LHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,888
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,970

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,888 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,879
Average per year6,970
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MX52 LHC 26k49k73k96k120k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,888 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
PASS
Mileage114,009 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,003 miles
Since last MOT+4,369 miles
PASS
Mileage109,634 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,614 miles
Since last MOT+5,241 miles
PASS
Mileage104,373 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,242 miles
Since last MOT+6,573 miles
PASS
Mileage97,669 miles
Since last MOT+7,572 miles
PASS
Mileage90,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,777 miles
PASS
Mileage84,320 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,301 miles
Since last MOT+7,356 miles
PASS
Mileage76,945 miles
Since last MOT+11,037 miles
PASS
Mileage65,908 miles
Since last MOT+7,986 miles
PASS
Mileage57,922 miles
Since last MOT+10,388 miles
PASS
Mileage47,534 miles
Since last MOT+10,335 miles
PASS
Mileage37,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,984 miles
PASS
Mileage32,215 miles
Since last MOT+6,517 miles
PASS
Mileage25,698 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 LHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MX52 LHC

What car is MX52 LHC?

MX52 LHC is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MX52 LHC?

The last recorded mileage for MX52 LHC was 119,888 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX52 LHC passed its MOT?

MX52 LHC has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2019.

Is MX52 LHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX52 LHC 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 MX52 LHC?

MX52 LHC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.