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PL02 OCC

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 110,369 miles on the clock, averaging 4,405 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 PL02 OCC

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,369
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,405

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading110,369 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,997
Average per year4,405
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 OCC 65k76k88k99k110k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,369 miles
Since last MOT+1,997 miles
PASS
Mileage108,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,283 miles
PASS
Mileage106,089 miles
Since last MOT+2,669 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,420 miles
Since last MOT+419 miles
PASS
Mileage103,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,453 miles
PASS
Mileage95,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,727 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,821 miles
Since last MOT+6,361 miles
PASS
Mileage82,460 miles
Since last MOT+6,102 miles
PASS
Mileage76,358 miles
Since last MOT+9,824 miles
PASS
Mileage66,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,534 miles
Since last MOT+1,762 miles
PASS
Mileage64,772 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

RegistrationPL02 OCC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 OCC

What car is PL02 OCC?

PL02 OCC is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 OCC?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 OCC was 110,369 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 OCC passed its MOT?

PL02 OCC has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2016.

Is PL02 OCC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL02 OCC 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 PL02 OCC?

PL02 OCC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.