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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 118,040 miles on the clock, averaging 4,375 miles per year, well 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 RA52 LBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 118,040 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,092 |
| Average per year | 4,375 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RA52 LBU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RA52 LBU
What car is RA52 LBU?
RA52 LBU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA52 LBU?
The last recorded mileage for RA52 LBU was 118,040 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA52 LBU passed its MOT?
RA52 LBU has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2026.
Is RA52 LBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 LBU 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 RA52 LBU?
RA52 LBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.