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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 62,064 miles on the clock, averaging 1,375 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 SL52 VMA
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 62,064 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -88,575 |
| Average per year | 1,375 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL52 VMA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SL52 VMA
What car is SL52 VMA?
SL52 VMA is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL52 VMA?
The last recorded mileage for SL52 VMA was 62,064 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL52 VMA passed its MOT?
SL52 VMA has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 26 Jun 2019.
Is SL52 VMA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL52 VMA 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 SL52 VMA?
SL52 VMA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.