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CA52 TXR

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 142,398 miles on the clock, averaging 13,033 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 CA52 TXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,398
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
13,033

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,398 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,033
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA52 TXR 56k78k99k121k142k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,398 miles
Since last MOT+11,569 miles
PASS
Mileage130,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,829 miles
Since last MOT+13,198 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,631 miles
Since last MOT+16,138 miles
PASS
Mileage101,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,493 miles
Since last MOT+2,552 miles
PASS
Mileage98,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,922 miles
PASS
Mileage91,019 miles
Since last MOT+13,323 miles
PASS
Mileage77,696 miles
Since last MOT+21,392 miles
PASS
Mileage56,304 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

RegistrationCA52 TXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CA52 TXR

What car is CA52 TXR?

CA52 TXR is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CA52 TXR?

The last recorded mileage for CA52 TXR was 142,398 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA52 TXR passed its MOT?

CA52 TXR has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2012.

Is CA52 TXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA52 TXR 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 CA52 TXR?

CA52 TXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.