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MX52 VLB

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 121,086 miles on the clock, averaging 10,347 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MX52 VLB

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,086
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,347

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,086 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,347
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MX52 VLB 18k44k69k95k121k '05'15'12

Check MX52 VLB

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,086 miles
Since last MOT+15,948 miles
PASS
Mileage105,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,138 miles
Since last MOT+12,421 miles
PASS
Mileage92,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,717 miles
Since last MOT+16,166 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,551 miles
Since last MOT+10,793 miles
PASS
Mileage65,758 miles
Since last MOT+7,583 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,721 miles
PASS
Mileage50,454 miles
Since last MOT+8,155 miles
PASS
Mileage42,299 miles
Since last MOT+7,821 miles
PASS
Mileage34,478 miles
Since last MOT+9,721 miles
PASS
Mileage24,757 miles
Since last MOT+7,099 miles
PASS
Mileage17,658 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 VLB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MX52 VLB

What car is MX52 VLB?

MX52 VLB is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MX52 VLB?

The last recorded mileage for MX52 VLB was 121,086 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX52 VLB passed its MOT?

MX52 VLB has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2015.

Is MX52 VLB ULEZ compliant?

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

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