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PL52 EBG

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 133,697 miles on the clock, averaging 8,690 miles per year, around 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 PL52 EBG

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,697
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,690

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,697 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,690
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL52 EBG 37k61k85k110k134k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,697 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage128,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,995 miles
Since last MOT+3,398 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,597 miles
Since last MOT+4,670 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,927 miles
Since last MOT+4,670 miles
PASS
Mileage116,257 miles
Since last MOT+6,413 miles
PASS
Mileage109,844 miles
Since last MOT+8,183 miles
PASS
Mileage101,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,661 miles
Since last MOT+17,900 miles
PASS
Mileage83,761 miles
Since last MOT+7,950 miles
PASS
Mileage75,811 miles
Since last MOT+8,332 miles
PASS
Mileage67,479 miles
Since last MOT+782 miles
PASS
Mileage66,697 miles
Since last MOT+12,617 miles
PASS
Mileage54,080 miles
Since last MOT+17,001 miles
PASS
Mileage37,079 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 EBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PL52 EBG

What car is PL52 EBG?

PL52 EBG is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL52 EBG?

The last recorded mileage for PL52 EBG was 133,697 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL52 EBG passed its MOT?

PL52 EBG has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2017.

Is PL52 EBG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL52 EBG 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 PL52 EBG?

PL52 EBG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.