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AD52 BUE

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 146,745 miles on the clock, averaging 10,276 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for AD52 BUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,745
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,276

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,745 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,282
Average per year10,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD52 BUE 23k54k85k116k147k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,745 miles
Since last MOT+5,282 miles
PASS
Mileage141,463 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,461 miles
Since last MOT+4,437 miles
PASS
Mileage137,024 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,913 miles
Since last MOT+3,320 miles
PASS
Mileage133,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,929 miles
PASS
Mileage128,664 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage124,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,669 miles
PASS
Mileage118,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,351 miles
Since last MOT+4,676 miles
PASS
Mileage113,675 miles
Since last MOT+17,531 miles
PASS
Mileage96,144 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,143 miles
Since last MOT+18,032 miles
PASS
Mileage78,111 miles
Since last MOT+202 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,909 miles
Since last MOT+17,628 miles
PASS
Mileage60,281 miles
Since last MOT+17,288 miles
PASS
Mileage42,993 miles
Since last MOT+19,530 miles
PASS
Mileage23,463 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AD52 BUE

What car is AD52 BUE?

AD52 BUE is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AD52 BUE?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 BUE was 146,745 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 BUE passed its MOT?

AD52 BUE has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2018.

Is AD52 BUE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD52 BUE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AD52 BUE?

AD52 BUE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.