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CA52 BYS

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 133,650 miles on the clock, averaging 8,650 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 CA52 BYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,650
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,650

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,650 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,650
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA52 BYS 45k67k90k112k134k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,650 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,647 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,645 miles
Since last MOT+10,400 miles
PASS
Mileage123,245 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
PASS
Mileage123,145 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,137 miles
Since last MOT+11,457 miles
PASS
Mileage111,680 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,635 miles
Since last MOT+12,257 miles
PASS
Mileage99,378 miles
Since last MOT+15,051 miles
PASS
Mileage84,327 miles
Since last MOT+12,478 miles
PASS
Mileage71,849 miles
Since last MOT+14,652 miles
PASS
Mileage57,197 miles
Since last MOT+11,291 miles
PASS
Mileage45,906 miles
Since last MOT+470 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,436 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

RegistrationCA52 BYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CA52 BYS

What car is CA52 BYS?

CA52 BYS is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CA52 BYS?

The last recorded mileage for CA52 BYS was 133,650 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA52 BYS passed its MOT?

CA52 BYS has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2016.

Is CA52 BYS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA52 BYS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CA52 BYS?

CA52 BYS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.