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FV52 MHL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 123,929 miles on the clock, averaging 7,167 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for FV52 MHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,929
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,167

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,929 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,290
Average per year7,167
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV52 MHL 16k43k70k97k124k '05'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,929 miles
Since last MOT+4,290 miles
PASS
Mileage119,639 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage115,722 miles
Since last MOT+6,893 miles
PASS
Mileage108,829 miles
Since last MOT+9,420 miles
PASS
Mileage99,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,409 miles
Since last MOT+13,084 miles
PASS
Mileage86,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,457 miles
PASS
Mileage78,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,868 miles
Since last MOT+10,313 miles
PASS
Mileage68,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,555 miles
Since last MOT+9,170 miles
PASS
Mileage59,385 miles
Since last MOT+10,665 miles
PASS
Mileage48,720 miles
Since last MOT+5,769 miles
PASS
Mileage42,951 miles
Since last MOT+311 miles
PASS
Mileage42,640 miles
Since last MOT+10,089 miles
PASS
Mileage32,551 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage27,001 miles
Since last MOT+2,372 miles
PASS
Mileage24,629 miles
Since last MOT+4,504 miles
PASS
Mileage20,125 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage15,601 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

RegistrationFV52 MHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FV52 MHL

What car is FV52 MHL?

FV52 MHL is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV52 MHL?

The last recorded mileage for FV52 MHL was 123,929 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV52 MHL passed its MOT?

FV52 MHL has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2021.

Is FV52 MHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV52 MHL 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 FV52 MHL?

FV52 MHL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.