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FM52 OFU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 212,539 miles on the clock, averaging 13,215 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for FM52 OFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
212,539
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
13,215

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading212,539 miles
Reading date
Miles last year91
Average per year13,215
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 OFU 35k79k124k168k213k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,539 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,448 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage202,586 miles
Since last MOT+9,319 miles
PASS
Mileage193,267 miles
Since last MOT+8,088 miles
PASS
Mileage185,179 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,171 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
PASS
Mileage179,292 miles
Since last MOT+9,309 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,983 miles
Since last MOT+14,366 miles
PASS
Mileage155,617 miles
Since last MOT+22,838 miles
PASS
Mileage132,779 miles
Since last MOT+25,462 miles
PASS
Mileage107,317 miles
Since last MOT+45,908 miles
PASS
Mileage61,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,409 miles
Since last MOT+3,898 miles
PASS
Mileage57,511 miles
Since last MOT+1,711 miles
PASS
Mileage55,800 miles
Since last MOT+3,831 miles
PASS
Mileage51,969 miles
Since last MOT+7,209 miles
PASS
Mileage44,760 miles
Since last MOT+9,980 miles
PASS
Mileage34,780 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

RegistrationFM52 OFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FM52 OFU

What car is FM52 OFU?

FM52 OFU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM52 OFU?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 OFU was 212,539 miles, recorded on 31 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 OFU passed its MOT?

FM52 OFU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2019.

Is FM52 OFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM52 OFU 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 FM52 OFU?

FM52 OFU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.