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FM52 XYU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 129,164 miles on the clock, averaging 8,048 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 XYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,164
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,048

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,164 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year8,048
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 XYU 32k57k81k105k129k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,164 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,156 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage125,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,405 miles
PASS
Mileage119,882 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,846 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage115,060 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage108,463 miles
Since last MOT+11,006 miles
PASS
Mileage97,457 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,442 miles
Since last MOT+10,410 miles
PASS
Mileage87,032 miles
Since last MOT+6,124 miles
PASS
Mileage80,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,908 miles
Since last MOT+6,149 miles
PASS
Mileage74,759 miles
Since last MOT+8,079 miles
PASS
Mileage66,680 miles
Since last MOT+13,645 miles
PASS
Mileage53,035 miles
Since last MOT+15,193 miles
PASS
Mileage37,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,385 miles
PASS
Mileage32,457 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 XYU
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 XYU

What car is FM52 XYU?

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

What is the mileage of FM52 XYU?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 XYU was 129,164 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 XYU passed its MOT?

FM52 XYU has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2018.

Is FM52 XYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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