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FH52 XUP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 103,386 miles on the clock, averaging 4,665 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for FH52 XUP

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,386
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,665

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading103,386 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,707
Average per year4,665
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH52 XUP 35k52k69k86k103k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,386 miles
Since last MOT+1,707 miles
PASS
Mileage101,679 miles
Since last MOT+2,097 miles
PASS
Mileage99,582 miles
Since last MOT+3,663 miles
PASS
Mileage95,919 miles
Since last MOT+3,876 miles
PASS
Mileage92,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,998 miles
PASS
Mileage88,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,363 miles
PASS
Mileage82,682 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,646 miles
Since last MOT+3,476 miles
PASS
Mileage79,170 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage75,355 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,327 miles
PASS
Mileage71,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,104 miles
PASS
Mileage65,915 miles
Since last MOT+5,187 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,728 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
PASS
Mileage54,502 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,499 miles
Since last MOT+12,222 miles
PASS
Mileage42,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,277 miles
Since last MOT+7,580 miles
PASS
Mileage34,697 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 XUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FH52 XUP

What car is FH52 XUP?

FH52 XUP is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH52 XUP?

The last recorded mileage for FH52 XUP was 103,386 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH52 XUP passed its MOT?

FH52 XUP has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2020.

Is FH52 XUP ULEZ compliant?

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

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