Vehicle summary
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 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 131,105 miles on the clock, averaging 5,675 miles per year, 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 PO52 WAE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,105 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,283 |
| Average per year | 5,675 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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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
| Registration | PO52 WAE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PO — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About PO52 WAE
What car is PO52 WAE?
PO52 WAE is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.
What is the mileage of PO52 WAE?
The last recorded mileage for PO52 WAE was 131,105 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PO52 WAE passed its MOT?
PO52 WAE has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 17 Sep 2025.
Is PO52 WAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO52 WAE 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 PO52 WAE?
PO52 WAE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.