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PO52 UKA

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 120,406 miles on the clock, averaging 6,984 miles per year, 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 PO52 UKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,406
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,984

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,406 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,984
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 UKA 46k65k83k102k120k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,406 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,702 miles
Since last MOT+2,354 miles
PASS
Mileage110,348 miles
Since last MOT+229 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,119 miles
Since last MOT+2,699 miles
PASS
Mileage107,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,532 miles
PASS
Mileage103,888 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,877 miles
Since last MOT+11,531 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,346 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage89,213 miles
Since last MOT+9,535 miles
PASS
Mileage79,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,678 miles
Since last MOT+14,872 miles
PASS
Mileage64,806 miles
Since last MOT+2,083 miles
PASS
Mileage62,723 miles
Since last MOT+16,547 miles
PASS
Mileage46,176 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

RegistrationPO52 UKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 UKA

What car is PO52 UKA?

PO52 UKA is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PO52 UKA?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 UKA was 120,406 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 UKA passed its MOT?

PO52 UKA has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2016.

Is PO52 UKA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO52 UKA 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 PO52 UKA?

PO52 UKA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.