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BL52 FMY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 145,420 miles on the clock, averaging 8,578 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for BL52 FMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,420
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,578

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,420 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,578
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL52 FMY 45k70k95k120k145k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,420 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,418 miles
Since last MOT+7,760 miles
PASS
Mileage137,658 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage132,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,996 miles
PASS
Mileage128,876 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage125,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,548 miles
PASS
Mileage118,962 miles
Since last MOT+374 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,588 miles
Since last MOT+11,588 miles
PASS
Mileage107,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,000 miles
Since last MOT+12,856 miles
PASS
Mileage94,144 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
PASS
Mileage94,138 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,343 miles
PASS
Mileage89,779 miles
Since last MOT+11,047 miles
PASS
Mileage78,732 miles
Since last MOT+9,284 miles
PASS
Mileage69,448 miles
Since last MOT+15,064 miles
PASS
Mileage54,384 miles
Since last MOT+9,669 miles
PASS
Mileage44,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,715 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

RegistrationBL52 FMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BL52 FMY

What car is BL52 FMY?

BL52 FMY is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL52 FMY?

The last recorded mileage for BL52 FMY was 145,420 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL52 FMY passed its MOT?

BL52 FMY has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2017.

Is BL52 FMY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL52 FMY 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 BL52 FMY?

BL52 FMY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.