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KE52 UPK

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 71,824 miles on the clock, averaging 3,254 miles per year, well 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 KE52 UPK

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,824
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,254

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,824 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,447
Average per year3,254
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE52 UPK 38k47k55k63k72k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,824 miles
Since last MOT+3,447 miles
PASS
Mileage68,377 miles
Since last MOT+2,609 miles
PASS
Mileage65,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,768 miles
Since last MOT+2,262 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,506 miles
Since last MOT+2,815 miles
PASS
Mileage60,691 miles
Since last MOT+1,567 miles
PASS
Mileage59,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,797 miles
PASS
Mileage56,327 miles
Since last MOT+3,137 miles
PASS
Mileage53,190 miles
Since last MOT+5,920 miles
PASS
Mileage47,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,218 miles
PASS
Mileage42,052 miles
Since last MOT+3,876 miles
PASS
Mileage38,176 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

RegistrationKE52 UPK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KE52 UPK

What car is KE52 UPK?

KE52 UPK is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KE52 UPK?

The last recorded mileage for KE52 UPK was 71,824 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE52 UPK passed its MOT?

KE52 UPK has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2017.

Is KE52 UPK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE52 UPK 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 KE52 UPK?

KE52 UPK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.