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MT52 XAE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 77,870 miles on the clock, averaging 6,105 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 MT52 XAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,870
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2007
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
6,105

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 reading77,870 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,105
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MT52 XAE 41k50k60k69k78k '07'13'11

Check MT52 XAE

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,870 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,865 miles
Since last MOT+10,560 miles
PASS
Mileage67,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,070 miles
PASS
Mileage62,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,884 miles
PASS
Mileage56,351 miles
Since last MOT+6,987 miles
PASS
Mileage49,364 miles
Since last MOT+3,687 miles
PASS
Mileage45,677 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
PASS
Mileage41,148 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

RegistrationMT52 XAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MT52 XAE

What car is MT52 XAE?

MT52 XAE is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MT52 XAE?

The last recorded mileage for MT52 XAE was 77,870 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT52 XAE passed its MOT?

MT52 XAE has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Jan 2013.

Is MT52 XAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT52 XAE 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 MT52 XAE?

MT52 XAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.