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FM52 VTU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 122,609 miles on the clock, averaging 7,646 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM52 VTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,609
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,646

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,609 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,646
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 VTU 24k48k73k98k123k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,609 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,622 miles
PASS
Mileage118,985 miles
Since last MOT+3,566 miles
PASS
Mileage115,419 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage111,823 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,822 miles
Since last MOT+3,694 miles
PASS
Mileage108,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,754 miles
PASS
Mileage102,374 miles
Since last MOT+8,109 miles
PASS
Mileage94,265 miles
Since last MOT+9,147 miles
PASS
Mileage85,118 miles
Since last MOT+9,060 miles
PASS
Mileage76,058 miles
Since last MOT+10,880 miles
PASS
Mileage65,178 miles
Since last MOT+13,473 miles
PASS
Mileage51,705 miles
Since last MOT+13,101 miles
PASS
Mileage38,604 miles
Since last MOT+9,457 miles
PASS
Mileage29,147 miles
Since last MOT+5,486 miles
PASS
Mileage23,661 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 VTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FM52 VTU

What car is FM52 VTU?

FM52 VTU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM52 VTU?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 VTU was 122,609 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 VTU passed its MOT?

FM52 VTU has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2019.

Is FM52 VTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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