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PL02 OCW

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 143,239 miles on the clock, averaging 7,621 miles per year, around 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 PL02 OCW

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,239
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,621

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,239 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,621
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL02 OCW 18k49k81k112k143k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,239 miles
Since last MOT+9,648 miles
PASS
Mileage133,591 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,585 miles
Since last MOT+10,501 miles
PASS
Mileage123,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage116,756 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,748 miles
Since last MOT+8,242 miles
PASS
Mileage108,506 miles
Since last MOT+7,977 miles
PASS
Mileage100,529 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,475 miles
Since last MOT+7,429 miles
PASS
Mileage93,046 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,030 miles
Since last MOT+7,852 miles
PASS
Mileage85,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage79,229 miles
Since last MOT+4,166 miles
PASS
Mileage75,063 miles
Since last MOT+5,970 miles
PASS
Mileage69,093 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage62,865 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,860 miles
Since last MOT+11,990 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,870 miles
Since last MOT+8,307 miles
PASS
Mileage42,563 miles
Since last MOT+8,804 miles
PASS
Mileage33,759 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,671 miles
Since last MOT+9,681 miles
PASS
Mileage23,990 miles
Since last MOT+5,897 miles
PASS
Mileage18,093 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

RegistrationPL02 OCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 OCW

What car is PL02 OCW?

PL02 OCW is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 OCW?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 OCW was 143,239 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 OCW passed its MOT?

PL02 OCW has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2023.

Is PL02 OCW ULEZ compliant?

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

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