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ET52 MPY

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 130,147 miles on the clock, averaging 7,484 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 ET52 MPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,147
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,484

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 reading130,147 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,592
Average per year7,484
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET52 MPY 52k72k91k111k130k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,147 miles
Since last MOT+9,592 miles
PASS
Mileage120,555 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,524 miles
Since last MOT+9,822 miles
PASS
Mileage110,702 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,700 miles
Since last MOT+9,777 miles
PASS
Mileage100,923 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,820 miles
Since last MOT+6,436 miles
PASS
Mileage94,384 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,372 miles
Since last MOT+8,888 miles
PASS
Mileage85,484 miles
Since last MOT+17,971 miles
PASS
Mileage67,513 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,691 miles
PASS
Mileage60,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
PASS
Mileage56,738 miles
Since last MOT+2,322 miles
PASS
Mileage54,416 miles
Since last MOT+1,940 miles
PASS
Mileage52,476 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 MPY
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 MPY

What car is ET52 MPY?

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

What is the mileage of ET52 MPY?

The last recorded mileage for ET52 MPY was 130,147 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET52 MPY passed its MOT?

ET52 MPY has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2016.

Is ET52 MPY ULEZ compliant?

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

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