Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 128,080 miles on the clock, averaging 7,281 miles per year, 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 DA52 VWE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 128,080 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 31 |
| Average per year | 7,281 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DA52 VWE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About DA52 VWE
What car is DA52 VWE?
DA52 VWE is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DA52 VWE?
The last recorded mileage for DA52 VWE was 128,080 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DA52 VWE passed its MOT?
DA52 VWE has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2022.
Is DA52 VWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA52 VWE 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 DA52 VWE?
DA52 VWE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.