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SY52 EYL

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 7 (50% pass rate). It has 146,741 miles on the clock, averaging 14,183 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for SY52 EYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
50%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
14,183

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,741 miles
Reading date
Miles last year886
Average per year14,183
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY52 EYL 43k69k95k121k147k '07'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,741 miles
Since last MOT+886 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,855 miles
Since last MOT+20,929 miles
PASS
Mileage124,926 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,903 miles
Since last MOT+13,282 miles
PASS
Mileage111,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,621 miles
Since last MOT+12,911 miles
PASS
Mileage98,710 miles
Since last MOT+971 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,739 miles
Since last MOT+2,018 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,721 miles
Since last MOT+15,266 miles
PASS
Mileage80,455 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,444 miles
Since last MOT+17,333 miles
PASS
Mileage63,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,111 miles
Since last MOT+20,086 miles
PASS
Mileage43,025 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 EYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SY52 EYL

What car is SY52 EYL?

SY52 EYL is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SY52 EYL?

The last recorded mileage for SY52 EYL was 146,741 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY52 EYL passed its MOT?

SY52 EYL has had 14 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (7 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2015.

Is SY52 EYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 EYL 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 SY52 EYL?

SY52 EYL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.