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SX52 AAU

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1988cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 143,690 miles on the clock, averaging 6,874 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 SX52 AAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,690
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,874

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,690 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,899
Average per year6,874
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX52 AAU 68k87k106k125k144k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,690 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage139,791 miles
Since last MOT+14,589 miles
PASS
Mileage125,202 miles
Since last MOT+6,056 miles
PASS
Mileage119,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,387 miles
PASS
Mileage112,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,759 miles
Since last MOT+6,909 miles
PASS
Mileage105,850 miles
Since last MOT+8,454 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,396 miles
Since last MOT+6,863 miles
PASS
Mileage90,533 miles
Since last MOT+7,363 miles
PASS
Mileage83,170 miles
Since last MOT+7,231 miles
PASS
Mileage75,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,659 miles
PASS
Mileage72,280 miles
Since last MOT+4,231 miles
PASS
Mileage68,049 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX52 AAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SX52 AAU

What car is SX52 AAU?

SX52 AAU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SX52 AAU?

The last recorded mileage for SX52 AAU was 143,690 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX52 AAU passed its MOT?

SX52 AAU has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2017.

Is SX52 AAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX52 AAU 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 SX52 AAU?

SX52 AAU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.