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MW52 LCJ

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 100,103 miles on the clock, averaging 11,266 miles per year, above 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 LCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
11,266

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 reading100,103 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,266
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW52 LCJ 31k48k66k83k100k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,103 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,101 miles
Since last MOT+11,736 miles
PASS
Mileage88,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,365 miles
Since last MOT+13,473 miles
PASS
Mileage74,892 miles
Since last MOT+11,591 miles
PASS
Mileage63,301 miles
Since last MOT+13,683 miles
PASS
Mileage49,618 miles
Since last MOT+15,273 miles
PASS
Mileage34,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,117 miles
PASS
Mileage31,228 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 LCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 LCJ

What car is MW52 LCJ?

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

What is the mileage of MW52 LCJ?

The last recorded mileage for MW52 LCJ was 100,103 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW52 LCJ passed its MOT?

MW52 LCJ has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2012.

Is MW52 LCJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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