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VE52 ULR

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 149,563 miles on the clock, averaging 6,221 miles per year, 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 VE52 ULR

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,563
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,221

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading149,563 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,610
Average per year6,221
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE52 ULR 97k110k123k137k150k '06'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage149,563 miles
Since last MOT+6,610 miles
PASS
Mileage142,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,252 miles
PASS
Mileage136,701 miles
Since last MOT+7,128 miles
PASS
Mileage129,573 miles
Since last MOT+8,616 miles
PASS
Mileage120,957 miles
Since last MOT+6,322 miles
PASS
Mileage114,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,635 miles
Since last MOT+3,117 miles
PASS
Mileage111,518 miles
Since last MOT+6,556 miles
PASS
Mileage104,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage101,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,866 miles
PASS
Mileage97,412 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 ULR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VE52 ULR

What car is VE52 ULR?

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

What is the mileage of VE52 ULR?

The last recorded mileage for VE52 ULR was 149,563 miles, recorded on 30 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE52 ULR passed its MOT?

VE52 ULR has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 30 May 2014.

Is VE52 ULR ULEZ compliant?

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

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