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OY52 BWH

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 123,203 miles on the clock, averaging 3,222 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 OY52 BWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,203
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
3,222

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 reading123,203 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,260
Average per year3,222
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 BWH 94k101k109k116k123k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,203 miles
Since last MOT+12,260 miles
PASS
Mileage110,943 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,458 miles
PASS
Mileage105,480 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,601 miles
Since last MOT+14,686 miles
PASS
Mileage90,915 miles
Since last MOT+9,263 miles
PASS
Mileage81,652 miles
Since last MOT+7,757 miles
PASS
Mileage73,895 miles
Since last MOT+8,141 miles
PASS
Mileage65,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,754 miles
Since last MOT+7,652 miles
PASS
Mileage58,102 miles
PASS
Mileage116,500 miles
Since last MOT+22,290 miles
PASS
Mileage94,210 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

RegistrationOY52 BWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 BWH

What car is OY52 BWH?

OY52 BWH is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OY52 BWH?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 BWH was 123,203 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 BWH passed its MOT?

OY52 BWH has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2015.

Is OY52 BWH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY52 BWH 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 OY52 BWH?

OY52 BWH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.