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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 169,242 miles on the clock, averaging 11,490 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for OU52 SOE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 169,242 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19,578 |
| Average per year | 11,490 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | OU52 SOE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About OU52 SOE
What car is OU52 SOE?
OU52 SOE is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OU52 SOE?
The last recorded mileage for OU52 SOE was 169,242 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU52 SOE passed its MOT?
OU52 SOE has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 23 Jun 2017.
Is OU52 SOE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU52 SOE 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 OU52 SOE?
OU52 SOE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.