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PE52 HRU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 116,622 miles on the clock, averaging 5,660 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 HRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,622
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,660

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

Below average
Latest reading116,622 miles
Reading date
Miles last year73
Average per year5,660
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 HRU 29k51k73k95k117k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,622 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,549 miles
Since last MOT+8,999 miles
PASS
Mileage107,550 miles
Since last MOT+15,323 miles
PASS
Mileage92,227 miles
Since last MOT+3,092 miles
PASS
Mileage89,135 miles
Since last MOT+1,913 miles
PASS
Mileage87,222 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,655 miles
PASS
Mileage84,556 miles
Since last MOT+420 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,136 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage80,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,405 miles
Since last MOT+4,160 miles
PASS
Mileage76,245 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage70,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,372 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,222 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage57,549 miles
Since last MOT+7,339 miles
PASS
Mileage50,210 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,200 miles
Since last MOT+6,942 miles
PASS
Mileage43,258 miles
Since last MOT+8,366 miles
PASS
Mileage34,892 miles
Since last MOT+6,036 miles
PASS
Mileage28,856 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 HRU
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 HRU

What car is PE52 HRU?

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

What is the mileage of PE52 HRU?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 HRU was 116,622 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 HRU passed its MOT?

PE52 HRU has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2021.

Is PE52 HRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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