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SM52 SRO

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGreen
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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 113,653 miles on the clock, averaging 7,462 miles per year, around 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 SM52 SRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,653
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,462

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading113,653 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,462
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM52 SRO 37k56k75k95k114k '05'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,653 miles
Since last MOT+11,460 miles
PASS
Mileage102,193 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,007 miles
Since last MOT+7,471 miles
PASS
Mileage94,536 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,535 miles
Since last MOT+7,401 miles
PASS
Mileage87,134 miles
Since last MOT+227 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,907 miles
Since last MOT+8,042 miles
PASS
Mileage78,865 miles
Since last MOT+10,860 miles
PASS
Mileage68,005 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage63,466 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,488 miles
PASS
Mileage59,958 miles
Since last MOT+4,130 miles
PASS
Mileage55,828 miles
Since last MOT+8,817 miles
PASS
Mileage47,011 miles
Since last MOT+9,714 miles
PASS
Mileage37,297 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

RegistrationSM52 SRO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SM52 SRO

What car is SM52 SRO?

SM52 SRO is an green Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SM52 SRO?

The last recorded mileage for SM52 SRO was 113,653 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM52 SRO passed its MOT?

SM52 SRO has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2016.

Is SM52 SRO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 SRO 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 SM52 SRO?

SM52 SRO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.