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NL52 CXN

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 11 (54% pass rate). It has 134,775 miles on the clock, averaging 4,963 miles per year, well 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 NL52 CXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,775
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,963

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 reading134,775 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,600
Average per year4,963
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL52 CXN 62k80k98k117k135k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage134,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,600 miles
PASS
Mileage130,175 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,988 miles
Since last MOT+2,434 miles
PASS
Mileage127,554 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,509 miles
Since last MOT+4,445 miles
PASS
Mileage123,064 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,027 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage117,988 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,087 miles
PASS
Mileage111,894 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,867 miles
Since last MOT+7,504 miles
PASS
Mileage104,363 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,636 miles
Since last MOT+11,190 miles
PASS
Mileage93,446 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
PASS
Mileage86,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,295 miles
PASS
Mileage79,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,413 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,660 miles
Since last MOT+2,689 miles
PASS
Mileage72,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,971 miles
Since last MOT+1,152 miles
PASS
Mileage71,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage67,240 miles
Since last MOT+5,240 miles
PASS
Mileage62,000 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

RegistrationNL52 CXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NL52 CXN

What car is NL52 CXN?

NL52 CXN is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NL52 CXN?

The last recorded mileage for NL52 CXN was 134,775 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL52 CXN passed its MOT?

NL52 CXN has had 24 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (13 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 12 Feb 2021.

Is NL52 CXN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL52 CXN 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 NL52 CXN?

NL52 CXN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.