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MT52 XEK

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 166,605 miles on the clock, averaging 5,751 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT52 XEK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,605
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,751

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading166,605 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,924
Average per year5,751
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT52 XEK 52k80k109k138k167k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,605 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage161,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage157,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,335 miles
PASS
Mileage153,414 miles
Since last MOT+4,793 miles
PASS
Mileage148,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,621 miles
Since last MOT+4,601 miles
PASS
Mileage144,020 miles
Since last MOT+2,183 miles
PASS
Mileage141,837 miles
Since last MOT+1,869 miles
PASS
Mileage139,968 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,966 miles
Since last MOT+63,629 miles
PASS
Mileage76,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,337 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage73,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,961 miles
Since last MOT+2,158 miles
PASS
Mileage71,803 miles
Since last MOT+1,969 miles
PASS
Mileage69,834 miles
Since last MOT+1,644 miles
PASS
Mileage68,190 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,186 miles
Since last MOT+1,524 miles
PASS
Mileage66,662 miles
Since last MOT+1,649 miles
PASS
Mileage65,013 miles
Since last MOT+1,627 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,386 miles
Since last MOT+1,881 miles
PASS
Mileage61,505 miles
Since last MOT+1,828 miles
PASS
Mileage59,677 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,666 miles
Since last MOT+2,404 miles
PASS
Mileage57,262 miles
Since last MOT+2,945 miles
PASS
Mileage54,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,785 miles
PASS
Mileage51,532 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 XEK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MT52 XEK

What car is MT52 XEK?

MT52 XEK is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MT52 XEK?

The last recorded mileage for MT52 XEK was 166,605 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT52 XEK passed its MOT?

MT52 XEK has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2026.

Is MT52 XEK ULEZ compliant?

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

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