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SH52 HOW

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 73,304 miles on the clock, averaging 3,040 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH52 HOW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
73,304
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,040

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

Low mileage
Latest reading73,304 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,040
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 HOW 16k31k45k59k73k '07'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,304 miles
Since last MOT+300 miles
PASS
Mileage73,004 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
PASS
Mileage72,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,938 miles
Since last MOT+703 miles
PASS
Mileage72,235 miles
Since last MOT+993 miles
PASS
Mileage71,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,242 miles
Since last MOT+1,096 miles
PASS
Mileage70,146 miles
Since last MOT+637 miles
PASS
Mileage69,509 miles
Since last MOT+2,351 miles
PASS
Mileage67,158 miles
Since last MOT+3,014 miles
PASS
Mileage64,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,144 miles
Since last MOT+3,897 miles
PASS
Mileage60,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,115 miles
PASS
Mileage57,132 miles
Since last MOT+4,503 miles
PASS
Mileage52,629 miles
Since last MOT+2,625 miles
PASS
Mileage50,004 miles
Since last MOT+2,224 miles
PASS
Mileage47,780 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
PASS
Mileage43,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage37,493 miles
Since last MOT+10,270 miles
PASS
Mileage27,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,052 miles
PASS
Mileage22,171 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
PASS
Mileage16,945 miles
Since last MOT+616 miles
PASS
Mileage16,329 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 HOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 HOW

What car is SH52 HOW?

SH52 HOW is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SH52 HOW?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 HOW was 73,304 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 HOW passed its MOT?

SH52 HOW has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2026.

Is SH52 HOW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH52 HOW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH52 HOW?

SH52 HOW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.