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YA02 EML

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 145,404 miles on the clock, averaging 7,482 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 YA02 EML

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,404
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,482

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 reading145,404 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,977
Average per year7,482
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YA02 EML 47k72k96k121k145k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,404 miles
Since last MOT+1,977 miles
PASS
Mileage143,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,427 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage140,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,456 miles
PASS
Mileage135,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,960 miles
Since last MOT+2,682 miles
PASS
Mileage133,278 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,273 miles
Since last MOT+2,111 miles
PASS
Mileage131,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,162 miles
Since last MOT+5,980 miles
PASS
Mileage125,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,182 miles
Since last MOT+9,656 miles
PASS
Mileage115,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,526 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,325 miles
Since last MOT+10,345 miles
PASS
Mileage97,980 miles
Since last MOT+10,945 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,035 miles
Since last MOT+11,409 miles
PASS
Mileage75,626 miles
Since last MOT+16,609 miles
PASS
Mileage59,017 miles
Since last MOT+11,937 miles
PASS
Mileage47,080 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

RegistrationYA02 EML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYA — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YA02 EML

What car is YA02 EML?

YA02 EML is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YA02 EML?

The last recorded mileage for YA02 EML was 145,404 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA02 EML passed its MOT?

YA02 EML has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2018.

Is YA02 EML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA02 EML 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 YA02 EML?

YA02 EML is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.