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MW52 LBU

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 103,960 miles on the clock, averaging 25,606 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW52 LBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,960
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
25,606

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading103,960 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year25,606
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW52 LBU 56k68k80k92k104k '06'07'06

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,960 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,957 miles
Since last MOT+24,871 miles
PASS
Mileage79,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,086 miles
Since last MOT+23,085 miles
PASS
Mileage56,001 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 LBU
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 LBU

What car is MW52 LBU?

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

What is the mileage of MW52 LBU?

The last recorded mileage for MW52 LBU was 103,960 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW52 LBU passed its MOT?

MW52 LBU has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2007.

Is MW52 LBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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