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DA52 HFM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 1796cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 94,326 miles on the clock, averaging 9,877 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for DA52 HFM

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,326
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,877

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 reading94,326 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,877
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA52 HFM 32k47k63k79k94k '05'12'07

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,326 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage86,377 miles
Since last MOT+12,393 miles
PASS
Mileage73,984 miles
Since last MOT+11,493 miles
PASS
Mileage62,491 miles
Since last MOT+13,075 miles
PASS
Mileage49,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,416 miles
Since last MOT+17,769 miles
PASS
Mileage31,647 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,646 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 HFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DA52 HFM

What car is DA52 HFM?

DA52 HFM is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DA52 HFM?

The last recorded mileage for DA52 HFM was 94,326 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA52 HFM passed its MOT?

DA52 HFM has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2012.

Is DA52 HFM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA52 HFM 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 DA52 HFM?

DA52 HFM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.