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FH52 ECF

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 128,306 miles on the clock, averaging 9,667 miles per year, above 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 ECF

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,306
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,667

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,306 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year9,667
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH52 ECF 39k61k84k106k128k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,306 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,290 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,164 miles
Since last MOT+6,799 miles
PASS
Mileage121,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,365 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage115,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,390 miles
PASS
Mileage109,876 miles
Since last MOT+250 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,626 miles
Since last MOT+5,607 miles
PASS
Mileage104,019 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,603 miles
Since last MOT+12,585 miles
PASS
Mileage88,018 miles
Since last MOT+16,864 miles
PASS
Mileage71,154 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,153 miles
Since last MOT+17,903 miles
PASS
Mileage53,250 miles
Since last MOT+14,459 miles
PASS
Mileage38,791 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 ECF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 ECF

What car is FH52 ECF?

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

What is the mileage of FH52 ECF?

The last recorded mileage for FH52 ECF was 128,306 miles, recorded on 19 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH52 ECF passed its MOT?

FH52 ECF has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2015.

Is FH52 ECF ULEZ compliant?

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

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