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MW52 FWZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Green Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGreen
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 112,300 miles on the clock, averaging 5,159 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 MW52 FWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
5,159

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,300 miles
Reading date
Miles last year517
Average per year5,159
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW52 FWZ 26k47k69k91k112k '07'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,300 miles
Since last MOT+517 miles
PASS
Mileage111,783 miles
Since last MOT+1,097 miles
PASS
Mileage110,686 miles
Since last MOT+1,376 miles
PASS
Mileage109,310 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,300 miles
Since last MOT+1,259 miles
PASS
Mileage108,041 miles
Since last MOT+663 miles
PASS
Mileage107,378 miles
Since last MOT+716 miles
PASS
Mileage106,662 miles
Since last MOT+6,027 miles
PASS
Mileage100,635 miles
Since last MOT+8,425 miles
PASS
Mileage92,210 miles
Since last MOT+8,911 miles
PASS
Mileage83,299 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,296 miles
Since last MOT+9,482 miles
PASS
Mileage73,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,814 miles
Since last MOT+8,916 miles
PASS
Mileage64,898 miles
Since last MOT+8,493 miles
PASS
Mileage56,405 miles
Since last MOT+8,312 miles
PASS
Mileage48,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,093 miles
Since last MOT+7,130 miles
PASS
Mileage40,963 miles
Since last MOT+7,893 miles
PASS
Mileage33,070 miles
Since last MOT+7,299 miles
PASS
Mileage25,771 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

RegistrationMW52 FWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MW52 FWZ

What car is MW52 FWZ?

MW52 FWZ is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MW52 FWZ?

The last recorded mileage for MW52 FWZ was 112,300 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW52 FWZ passed its MOT?

MW52 FWZ has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2023.

Is MW52 FWZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW52 FWZ 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 MW52 FWZ?

MW52 FWZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.