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MW52 LAA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 193,886 miles on the clock, averaging 11,754 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW52 LAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,886
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,754

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading193,886 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,754
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW52 LAA 52k87k123k158k194k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,886 miles
Since last MOT+11,072 miles
PASS
Mileage182,814 miles
Since last MOT+10,816 miles
PASS
Mileage171,998 miles
Since last MOT+154,804 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,194 miles
PASS
Mileage160,050 miles
Since last MOT+6,135 miles
PASS
Mileage153,915 miles
Since last MOT+12,628 miles
PASS
Mileage141,287 miles
Since last MOT+18,102 miles
PASS
Mileage123,185 miles
Since last MOT+10,961 miles
PASS
Mileage112,224 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
PASS
Mileage112,171 miles
Since last MOT+18,330 miles
PASS
Mileage93,841 miles
Since last MOT+7,934 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,907 miles
Since last MOT+8,277 miles
PASS
Mileage77,630 miles
Since last MOT+11,207 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,423 miles
Since last MOT+14,692 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,731 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 LAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MW52 LAA

What car is MW52 LAA?

MW52 LAA is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MW52 LAA?

The last recorded mileage for MW52 LAA was 193,886 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW52 LAA passed its MOT?

MW52 LAA has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2018.

Is MW52 LAA ULEZ compliant?

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

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