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VE52 PHV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 128,171 miles on the clock, averaging 10,094 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 VE52 PHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,094

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,171 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year10,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE52 PHV 34k58k81k105k128k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,171 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,164 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,026 miles
Since last MOT+14,851 miles
PASS
Mileage113,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,175 miles
Since last MOT+14,910 miles
PASS
Mileage98,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,265 miles
Since last MOT+21,856 miles
PASS
Mileage76,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,409 miles
Since last MOT+1,679 miles
PASS
Mileage74,730 miles
Since last MOT+5,324 miles
PASS
Mileage69,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,954 miles
PASS
Mileage62,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,452 miles
Since last MOT+4,996 miles
PASS
Mileage57,456 miles
Since last MOT+23,027 miles
PASS
Mileage34,429 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

RegistrationVE52 PHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VE52 PHV

What car is VE52 PHV?

VE52 PHV is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE52 PHV?

The last recorded mileage for VE52 PHV was 128,171 miles, recorded on 6 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE52 PHV passed its MOT?

VE52 PHV has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2015.

Is VE52 PHV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE52 PHV 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 VE52 PHV?

VE52 PHV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.