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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 103,657 miles on the clock, averaging 6,197 miles per year, 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 PE52 RTU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,657 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7 |
| Average per year | 6,197 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | PE52 RTU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PE — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About PE52 RTU
What car is PE52 RTU?
PE52 RTU is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.
What is the mileage of PE52 RTU?
The last recorded mileage for PE52 RTU was 103,657 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PE52 RTU passed its MOT?
PE52 RTU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2017.
Is PE52 RTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE52 RTU 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 PE52 RTU?
PE52 RTU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.