Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 74,572 miles on the clock, averaging 4,554 miles per year, well 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 MX52 XSE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 74,572 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,554 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MX52 XSE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MX52 XSE
What car is MX52 XSE?
MX52 XSE is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MX52 XSE?
The last recorded mileage for MX52 XSE was 74,572 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MX52 XSE passed its MOT?
MX52 XSE has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2018.
Is MX52 XSE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX52 XSE 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 XSE?
MX52 XSE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.