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FH52 ECE

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 95,787 miles on the clock, averaging 6,939 miles per year, 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 FH52 ECE

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,787
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,939

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,787 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,939
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH52 ECE 40k54k68k82k96k '06'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,787 miles
Since last MOT+6,540 miles
PASS
Mileage89,247 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,244 miles
Since last MOT+7,198 miles
PASS
Mileage82,046 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,038 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,679 miles
PASS
Mileage76,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,259 miles
Since last MOT+6,069 miles
PASS
Mileage70,190 miles
Since last MOT+6,660 miles
PASS
Mileage63,530 miles
Since last MOT+6,565 miles
PASS
Mileage56,965 miles
Since last MOT+6,409 miles
PASS
Mileage50,556 miles
Since last MOT+10,265 miles
PASS
Mileage40,291 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

RegistrationFH52 ECE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FH52 ECE

What car is FH52 ECE?

FH52 ECE is an red Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH52 ECE?

The last recorded mileage for FH52 ECE was 95,787 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH52 ECE passed its MOT?

FH52 ECE has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2014.

Is FH52 ECE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH52 ECE 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 FH52 ECE?

FH52 ECE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.