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 1988cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 121,019 miles on the clock, averaging 7,358 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for SM02 HVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 121,019 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,358 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SM02 HVL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SM02 HVL
What car is SM02 HVL?
SM02 HVL is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM02 HVL?
The last recorded mileage for SM02 HVL was 121,019 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM02 HVL passed its MOT?
SM02 HVL has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2017.
Is SM02 HVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 HVL 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 SM02 HVL?
SM02 HVL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.