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SM52 OES

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 121,077 miles on the clock, averaging 4,972 miles per year, well below 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 OES

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,077
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,972

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading121,077 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,483
Average per year4,972
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM52 OES 26k50k73k97k121k '06'25'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,483 miles
PASS
Mileage117,594 miles
Since last MOT+7,320 miles
PASS
Mileage110,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
PASS
Mileage103,535 miles
Since last MOT+8,605 miles
PASS
Mileage94,930 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,920 miles
Since last MOT+329 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,591 miles
Since last MOT+8,323 miles
PASS
Mileage86,268 miles
Since last MOT+68,567 miles
PASS
Mileage17,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,701 miles
PASS
Mileage76,723 miles
Since last MOT+13,497 miles
PASS
Mileage63,226 miles
Since last MOT+9,559 miles
PASS
Mileage53,667 miles
Since last MOT+14,761 miles
PASS
Mileage38,906 miles
Since last MOT+10,459 miles
PASS
Mileage28,447 miles
Since last MOT+2,629 miles
PASS
Mileage25,818 miles

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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

RegistrationSM52 OES
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SM52 OES

What car is SM52 OES?

SM52 OES is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM52 OES?

The last recorded mileage for SM52 OES was 121,077 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM52 OES passed its MOT?

SM52 OES has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2025.

Is SM52 OES ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 OES 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 OES?

SM52 OES is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.