Vehicle summary
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 150,956 miles on the clock, averaging 6,452 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 AE52 VEM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 150,956 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,431 |
| Average per year | 6,452 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AE52 VEM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AE52 VEM
What car is AE52 VEM?
AE52 VEM is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.
What is the mileage of AE52 VEM?
The last recorded mileage for AE52 VEM was 150,956 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE52 VEM passed its MOT?
AE52 VEM has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2024.
Is AE52 VEM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE52 VEM 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 AE52 VEM?
AE52 VEM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.