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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 38,871 miles on the clock, averaging 931 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for CA52 RSO
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 38,871 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 931 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CA52 RSO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About CA52 RSO
What car is CA52 RSO?
CA52 RSO is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CA52 RSO?
The last recorded mileage for CA52 RSO was 38,871 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CA52 RSO passed its MOT?
CA52 RSO has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2020.
Is CA52 RSO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA52 RSO 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 RSO?
CA52 RSO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.