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WG51 ULR

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 143,116 miles on the clock, averaging 8,530 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 WG51 ULR

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,116
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,530

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,116 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,530
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WG51 ULR 47k71k95k119k143k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,116 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,114 miles
Since last MOT+8,675 miles
PASS
Mileage134,439 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage129,652 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,562 miles
Since last MOT+5,799 miles
PASS
Mileage123,763 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage116,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,889 miles
PASS
Mileage108,051 miles
Since last MOT+9,303 miles
PASS
Mileage98,748 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,745 miles
Since last MOT+15,519 miles
PASS
Mileage83,226 miles
Since last MOT+8,532 miles
PASS
Mileage74,694 miles
Since last MOT+14,556 miles
PASS
Mileage60,138 miles
Since last MOT+12,663 miles
PASS
Mileage47,475 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

RegistrationWG51 ULR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WG51 ULR

What car is WG51 ULR?

WG51 ULR is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WG51 ULR?

The last recorded mileage for WG51 ULR was 143,116 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG51 ULR passed its MOT?

WG51 ULR has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2017.

Is WG51 ULR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG51 ULR 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 WG51 ULR?

WG51 ULR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.