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VO52 PBU

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 128,973 miles on the clock, averaging 8,765 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for VO52 PBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,973
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,765

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 reading128,973 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,765
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO52 PBU 26k52k77k103k129k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,973 miles
Since last MOT+5,524 miles
PASS
Mileage123,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,013 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage113,541 miles
Since last MOT+8,955 miles
PASS
Mileage104,586 miles
Since last MOT+344 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,242 miles
Since last MOT+10,079 miles
PASS
Mileage94,163 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,159 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage86,724 miles
Since last MOT+11,017 miles
PASS
Mileage75,707 miles
Since last MOT+12,142 miles
PASS
Mileage63,565 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,535 miles
Since last MOT+8,624 miles
PASS
Mileage54,911 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage48,780 miles
Since last MOT+8,737 miles
PASS
Mileage40,043 miles
Since last MOT+13,924 miles
PASS
Mileage26,119 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,001 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

RegistrationVO52 PBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VO52 PBU

What car is VO52 PBU?

VO52 PBU is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VO52 PBU?

The last recorded mileage for VO52 PBU was 128,973 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO52 PBU passed its MOT?

VO52 PBU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2017.

Is VO52 PBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO52 PBU 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 VO52 PBU?

VO52 PBU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.