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FM52 XDB

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 126,968 miles on the clock, averaging 7,729 miles per year, around 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 XDB

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,968
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,729

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,968 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,729
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 XDB 36k59k82k104k127k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,968 miles
Since last MOT+9,565 miles
PASS
Mileage117,403 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,402 miles
Since last MOT+9,431 miles
PASS
Mileage107,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,971 miles
Since last MOT+7,373 miles
PASS
Mileage100,598 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,594 miles
Since last MOT+6,402 miles
PASS
Mileage94,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,192 miles
Since last MOT+10,173 miles
PASS
Mileage84,019 miles
Since last MOT+11,391 miles
PASS
Mileage72,628 miles
Since last MOT+6,119 miles
PASS
Mileage66,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,509 miles
Since last MOT+4,790 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,719 miles
Since last MOT+3,849 miles
PASS
Mileage57,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,624 miles
PASS
Mileage54,246 miles
Since last MOT+8,979 miles
PASS
Mileage45,267 miles
Since last MOT+9,001 miles
PASS
Mileage36,266 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,083 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 XDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 XDB

What car is FM52 XDB?

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

What is the mileage of FM52 XDB?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 XDB was 126,968 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 XDB passed its MOT?

FM52 XDB has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2017.

Is FM52 XDB ULEZ compliant?

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

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