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NL02 KWB

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 136,957 miles on the clock, averaging 6,373 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for NL02 KWB

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,957
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,373

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

Below average
Latest reading136,957 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,074
Average per year6,373
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL02 KWB 59k79k98k118k137k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,957 miles
Since last MOT+2,074 miles
PASS
Mileage134,883 miles
Since last MOT+11,504 miles
PASS
Mileage123,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,379 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage118,441 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage115,158 miles
Since last MOT+4,161 miles
PASS
Mileage110,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage104,814 miles
Since last MOT+7,917 miles
PASS
Mileage96,897 miles
Since last MOT+5,236 miles
PASS
Mileage91,661 miles
Since last MOT+7,331 miles
PASS
Mileage84,330 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,399 miles
PASS
Mileage75,930 miles
Since last MOT+9,476 miles
PASS
Mileage66,454 miles
Since last MOT+7,234 miles
PASS
Mileage59,220 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 KWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NL02 KWB

What car is NL02 KWB?

NL02 KWB is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NL02 KWB?

The last recorded mileage for NL02 KWB was 136,957 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL02 KWB passed its MOT?

NL02 KWB has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2018.

Is NL02 KWB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL02 KWB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NL02 KWB?

NL02 KWB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.