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SA02 VLT

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Turquoise Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourTurquoise
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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 114,803 miles on the clock, averaging 5,333 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 SA02 VLT

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,803
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,333

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,803 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,796
Average per year5,333
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA02 VLT 51k67k83k99k115k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,803 miles
Since last MOT+13,796 miles
PASS
Mileage101,007 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,000 miles
PASS
Mileage150,896 miles
Since last MOT+28,575 miles
PASS
Mileage122,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,321 miles
Since last MOT+17,985 miles
PASS
Mileage104,336 miles
Since last MOT+9,616 miles
PASS
Mileage94,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,720 miles
Since last MOT+11,396 miles
PASS
Mileage83,324 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage76,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,366 miles
PASS
Mileage69,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage64,069 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,430 miles
PASS
Mileage58,631 miles
Since last MOT+7,375 miles
PASS
Mileage51,256 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

RegistrationSA02 VLT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SA02 VLT

What car is SA02 VLT?

SA02 VLT is an turquoise Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SA02 VLT?

The last recorded mileage for SA02 VLT was 114,803 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA02 VLT passed its MOT?

SA02 VLT has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2018.

Is SA02 VLT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA02 VLT 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 SA02 VLT?

SA02 VLT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.