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NJ02 VKN

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1753cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1753cc
ColourRed
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 1753cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 178,202 miles on the clock, averaging 11,756 miles per year, above 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 NJ02 VKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,202
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,756

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 reading178,202 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,968
Average per year11,756
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ02 VKN 71k98k125k151k178k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,202 miles
Since last MOT+17,968 miles
PASS
Mileage160,234 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,226 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage155,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,907 miles
PASS
Mileage147,129 miles
Since last MOT+10,552 miles
PASS
Mileage136,577 miles
Since last MOT+9,465 miles
PASS
Mileage127,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,112 miles
Since last MOT+15,035 miles
PASS
Mileage112,077 miles
Since last MOT+12,610 miles
PASS
Mileage99,467 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,455 miles
Since last MOT+15,305 miles
PASS
Mileage84,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,150 miles
Since last MOT+13,301 miles
PASS
Mileage70,849 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 VKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NJ02 VKN

What car is NJ02 VKN?

NJ02 VKN is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NJ02 VKN?

The last recorded mileage for NJ02 VKN was 178,202 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ02 VKN passed its MOT?

NJ02 VKN has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2015.

Is NJ02 VKN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ02 VKN 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 NJ02 VKN?

NJ02 VKN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.