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PL02 SZP

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 116,875 miles on the clock, averaging 4,900 miles per year, well below 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 SZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,875
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,900

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading116,875 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,900
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 SZP 25k48k71k94k117k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,875 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,873 miles
Since last MOT+1,808 miles
PASS
Mileage115,065 miles
Since last MOT+3,326 miles
PASS
Mileage111,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,739 miles
Since last MOT+2,476 miles
PASS
Mileage109,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,199 miles
PASS
Mileage106,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,064 miles
Since last MOT+2,284 miles
PASS
Mileage103,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage100,534 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,528 miles
Since last MOT+3,412 miles
PASS
Mileage97,116 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,115 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage93,540 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,539 miles
Since last MOT+4,245 miles
PASS
Mileage89,294 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage85,233 miles
Since last MOT+5,736 miles
PASS
Mileage79,497 miles
Since last MOT+5,283 miles
PASS
Mileage74,214 miles
Since last MOT+6,862 miles
PASS
Mileage67,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage60,868 miles
Since last MOT+9,067 miles
PASS
Mileage51,801 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage45,902 miles
Since last MOT+7,169 miles
PASS
Mileage38,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,976 miles
PASS
Mileage31,757 miles
Since last MOT+6,989 miles
PASS
Mileage24,768 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PL02 SZP

What car is PL02 SZP?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 SZP?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 SZP was 116,875 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 SZP passed its MOT?

PL02 SZP has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2025.

Is PL02 SZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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