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SN52 DVU

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 101,453 miles on the clock, averaging 7,142 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 SN52 DVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,453
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,142

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 reading101,453 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,500
Average per year7,142
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 DVU 47k60k74k88k101k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,453 miles
Since last MOT+6,500 miles
PASS
Mileage94,953 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage89,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,173 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage83,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,227 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,205 miles
Since last MOT+2,705 miles
PASS
Mileage80,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,500 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,797 miles
Since last MOT+10,581 miles
PASS
Mileage59,216 miles
Since last MOT+12,597 miles
PASS
Mileage46,619 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

RegistrationSN52 DVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 DVU

What car is SN52 DVU?

SN52 DVU is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SN52 DVU?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 DVU was 101,453 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 DVU passed its MOT?

SN52 DVU has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2014.

Is SN52 DVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN52 DVU 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 SN52 DVU?

SN52 DVU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.