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PE52 HPY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 1796cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 125,812 miles on the clock, averaging 5,158 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 PE52 HPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,812
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,158

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,812 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,158
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 HPY 41k62k84k105k126k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,812 miles
Since last MOT+5,165 miles
PASS
Mileage120,647 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,685 miles
PASS
Mileage115,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,960 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage109,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,501 miles
PASS
Mileage104,839 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,504 miles
PASS
Mileage102,324 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,039 miles
PASS
Mileage98,281 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,279 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage93,322 miles
Since last MOT+2,781 miles
PASS
Mileage90,541 miles
Since last MOT+3,449 miles
PASS
Mileage87,092 miles
Since last MOT+3,641 miles
PASS
Mileage83,451 miles
Since last MOT+14,852 miles
PASS
Mileage68,599 miles
Since last MOT+8,169 miles
PASS
Mileage60,430 miles
Since last MOT+9,642 miles
PASS
Mileage50,788 miles
Since last MOT+9,407 miles
PASS
Mileage41,381 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 HPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PE52 HPY

What car is PE52 HPY?

PE52 HPY is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE52 HPY?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 HPY was 125,812 miles, recorded on 24 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 HPY passed its MOT?

PE52 HPY has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2022.

Is PE52 HPY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE52 HPY 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 PE52 HPY?

PE52 HPY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.