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ET52 DAU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 126,665 miles on the clock, averaging 6,256 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for ET52 DAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,665
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,256

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,665 miles
Reading date
Miles last year152
Average per year6,256
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET52 DAU 23k49k75k101k127k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,665 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
PASS
Mileage126,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,513 miles
Since last MOT+623 miles
PASS
Mileage125,890 miles
Since last MOT+12,417 miles
PASS
Mileage113,473 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,444 miles
Since last MOT+5,968 miles
PASS
Mileage107,476 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,450 miles
Since last MOT+14,312 miles
PASS
Mileage93,138 miles
Since last MOT+20,678 miles
PASS
Mileage72,460 miles
Since last MOT+14,337 miles
PASS
Mileage58,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,666 miles
PASS
Mileage51,457 miles
Since last MOT+6,543 miles
PASS
Mileage44,914 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
PASS
Mileage38,903 miles
Since last MOT+6,871 miles
PASS
Mileage32,032 miles
Since last MOT+8,939 miles
PASS
Mileage23,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,093 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
PASS
Mileage23,076 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

RegistrationET52 DAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ET52 DAU

What car is ET52 DAU?

ET52 DAU is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ET52 DAU?

The last recorded mileage for ET52 DAU was 126,665 miles, recorded on 31 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET52 DAU passed its MOT?

ET52 DAU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2023.

Is ET52 DAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET52 DAU 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 ET52 DAU?

ET52 DAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.