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PL02 VCA

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 1988cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 123,557 miles on the clock, averaging 8,104 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for PL02 VCA

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,557
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,104

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 reading123,557 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,104
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL02 VCA 50k68k87k105k124k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,557 miles
Since last MOT+6,966 miles
PASS
Mileage116,591 miles
Since last MOT+6,361 miles
PASS
Mileage110,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,230 miles
Since last MOT+9,144 miles
PASS
Mileage101,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,086 miles
Since last MOT+8,379 miles
PASS
Mileage92,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,707 miles
Since last MOT+7,552 miles
PASS
Mileage85,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,155 miles
Since last MOT+9,112 miles
PASS
Mileage76,043 miles
Since last MOT+6,673 miles
PASS
Mileage69,370 miles
Since last MOT+10,327 miles
PASS
Mileage59,043 miles
Since last MOT+9,090 miles
PASS
Mileage49,953 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,940 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 VCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 VCA

What car is PL02 VCA?

PL02 VCA is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 VCA?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 VCA was 123,557 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 VCA passed its MOT?

PL02 VCA has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2015.

Is PL02 VCA ULEZ compliant?

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

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