Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 171,863 miles on the clock, averaging 11,045 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for MW52 LDC
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 171,863 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,677 |
| Average per year | 11,045 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW52 LDC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MW52 LDC
What car is MW52 LDC?
MW52 LDC is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW52 LDC?
The last recorded mileage for MW52 LDC was 171,863 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW52 LDC passed its MOT?
MW52 LDC has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 24 Nov 2016.
Is MW52 LDC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW52 LDC 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 LDC?
MW52 LDC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.