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MX52 XDL

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 48,676 miles on the clock, averaging 2,875 miles per year, well 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 XDL

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,676
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
2,875

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,676 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,007
Average per year2,875
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX52 XDL 22k29k35k42k49k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,676 miles
Since last MOT+3,007 miles
PASS
Mileage45,669 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,660 miles
Since last MOT+4,164 miles
PASS
Mileage41,496 miles
Since last MOT+2,008 miles
PASS
Mileage39,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,488 miles
Since last MOT+363 miles
PASS
Mileage39,125 miles
Since last MOT+2,027 miles
PASS
Mileage37,098 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,910 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage33,603 miles
Since last MOT+4,188 miles
PASS
Mileage29,415 miles
Since last MOT+2,898 miles
PASS
Mileage26,517 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage21,800 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 XDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
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 XDL

What car is MX52 XDL?

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

What is the mileage of MX52 XDL?

The last recorded mileage for MX52 XDL was 48,676 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX52 XDL passed its MOT?

MX52 XDL has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2016.

Is MX52 XDL ULEZ compliant?

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

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