Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 132,257 miles on the clock, averaging 8,395 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 SM52 LBY
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 132,257 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,838 |
| Average per year | 8,395 |
| 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
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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 | SM52 LBY |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 LBY
What car is SM52 LBY?
SM52 LBY is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM52 LBY?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 LBY was 132,257 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 LBY passed its MOT?
SM52 LBY has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2018.
Is SM52 LBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 LBY 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 LBY?
SM52 LBY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.