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 1988cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 102,230 miles on the clock, averaging 9,100 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for SM52 LAE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 102,230 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,927 |
| Average per year | 9,100 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | SM52 LAE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 LAE
What car is SM52 LAE?
SM52 LAE is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM52 LAE?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 LAE was 102,230 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 LAE passed its MOT?
SM52 LAE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2017.
Is SM52 LAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 LAE 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 SM52 LAE?
SM52 LAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.