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CX52 XPB

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Bangor, 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 12 (43% pass rate). It has 62,854 miles on the clock, averaging 2,716 miles per year, well 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 CX52 XPB

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,854
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
43%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,716

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading62,854 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22
Average per year2,716
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CX52 XPB 31k39k47k55k63k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage62,854 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,832 miles
Since last MOT+6,556 miles
PASS
Mileage56,276 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,267 miles
Since last MOT+310 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,957 miles
Since last MOT+14,949 miles
PASS
Mileage41,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,008 miles
Since last MOT+5,981 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage28,970 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,016 miles
PASS
Mileage22,917 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,915 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,472 miles
Since last MOT+4,022 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,450 miles
Since last MOT+7,780 miles
PASS
Mileage4,670 miles
PASS
Mileage78,983 miles
Since last MOT+22,615 miles
PASS
Mileage56,368 miles
Since last MOT+24,774 miles
PASS
Mileage31,594 miles
Since last MOT+615 miles
PASS
Mileage30,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,979 miles
Since last MOT+137 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,842 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

RegistrationCX52 XPB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCX — Bangor, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CX52 XPB

What car is CX52 XPB?

CX52 XPB is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Bangor in 2003.

What is the mileage of CX52 XPB?

The last recorded mileage for CX52 XPB was 62,854 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CX52 XPB passed its MOT?

CX52 XPB has had 21 MOT tests with a 43% pass rate (9 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 23 Oct 2017.

Is CX52 XPB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CX52 XPB 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 CX52 XPB?

CX52 XPB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.