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BG52 WPF

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 145,334 miles on the clock, averaging 5,919 miles per year, below 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 BG52 WPF

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,334
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,919

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,334 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,336
Average per year5,919
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG52 WPF 64k85k105k125k145k '07'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage145,334 miles
Since last MOT+20,336 miles
PASS
Mileage124,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,998 miles
Since last MOT+6,627 miles
PASS
Mileage118,371 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage108,452 miles
Since last MOT+6,678 miles
PASS
Mileage101,774 miles
Since last MOT+9,150 miles
PASS
Mileage92,624 miles
Since last MOT+526 miles
PASS
Mileage92,098 miles
Since last MOT+773 miles
PASS
Mileage91,325 miles
Since last MOT+734 miles
PASS
Mileage90,591 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,583 miles
Since last MOT+1,229 miles
PASS
Mileage88,354 miles
Since last MOT+200 miles
PASS
Mileage88,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,154 miles
Since last MOT+8,358 miles
PASS
Mileage79,796 miles
Since last MOT+7,756 miles
PASS
Mileage72,040 miles
Since last MOT+7,592 miles
PASS
Mileage64,448 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

RegistrationBG52 WPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BG52 WPF

What car is BG52 WPF?

BG52 WPF is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG52 WPF?

The last recorded mileage for BG52 WPF was 145,334 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG52 WPF passed its MOT?

BG52 WPF has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 8 Dec 2020.

Is BG52 WPF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG52 WPF 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 BG52 WPF?

BG52 WPF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.