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ET52 NHC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 119,482 miles on the clock, averaging 6,827 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 NHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,482
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,827

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

Below average
Latest reading119,482 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET52 NHC 42k62k81k100k119k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,482 miles
Since last MOT+3,674 miles
PASS
Mileage115,808 miles
Since last MOT+3,432 miles
PASS
Mileage112,376 miles
Since last MOT+337 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,039 miles
Since last MOT+13,038 miles
PASS
Mileage99,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,470 miles
PASS
Mileage91,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,531 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
PASS
Mileage85,869 miles
Since last MOT+7,718 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,536 miles
PASS
Mileage71,615 miles
Since last MOT+10,267 miles
PASS
Mileage61,348 miles
Since last MOT+817 miles
PASS
Mileage60,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,481 miles
PASS
Mileage57,050 miles
Since last MOT+6,941 miles
PASS
Mileage50,109 miles
Since last MOT+7,882 miles
PASS
Mileage42,227 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 NHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ET52 NHC

What car is ET52 NHC?

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

What is the mileage of ET52 NHC?

The last recorded mileage for ET52 NHC was 119,482 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET52 NHC passed its MOT?

ET52 NHC has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2017.

Is ET52 NHC ULEZ compliant?

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

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