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PX52 LHR

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Carlisle, 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 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 138,117 miles on the clock, averaging 6,372 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 PX52 LHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,117
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,372

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,117 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,342
Average per year6,372
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX52 LHR 56k77k97k118k138k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,342 miles
PASS
Mileage134,775 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,772 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage131,721 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage127,783 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage124,355 miles
Since last MOT+6,559 miles
PASS
Mileage117,796 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage110,785 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage104,153 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,149 miles
Since last MOT+5,206 miles
PASS
Mileage98,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,386 miles
PASS
Mileage94,557 miles
Since last MOT+5,611 miles
PASS
Mileage88,946 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,379 miles
Since last MOT+11,920 miles
PASS
Mileage72,459 miles
Since last MOT+16,240 miles
PASS
Mileage56,219 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

RegistrationPX52 LHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PX52 LHR

What car is PX52 LHR?

PX52 LHR is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2002.

What is the mileage of PX52 LHR?

The last recorded mileage for PX52 LHR was 138,117 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX52 LHR passed its MOT?

PX52 LHR has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2019.

Is PX52 LHR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX52 LHR 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 PX52 LHR?

PX52 LHR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.