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ND52 XLP

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 153,312 miles on the clock, averaging 8,408 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for ND52 XLP

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,312
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,408

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,312 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,299
Average per year8,408
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ND52 XLP 50k76k102k127k153k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage153,312 miles
Since last MOT+16,299 miles
PASS
Mileage137,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,013 miles
Since last MOT+14,584 miles
PASS
Mileage122,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,429 miles
Since last MOT+14,899 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,748 miles
PASS
Mileage101,782 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,724 miles
Since last MOT+14,232 miles
PASS
Mileage87,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage83,412 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,411 miles
Since last MOT+1,558 miles
PASS
Mileage81,853 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
PASS
Mileage79,765 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,763 miles
Since last MOT+1,885 miles
PASS
Mileage77,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,447 miles
PASS
Mileage74,431 miles
Since last MOT+6,832 miles
PASS
Mileage67,599 miles
Since last MOT+4,009 miles
PASS
Mileage63,590 miles
Since last MOT+13,874 miles
PASS
Mileage49,716 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND52 XLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeND — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ND52 XLP

What car is ND52 XLP?

ND52 XLP is an red Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of ND52 XLP?

The last recorded mileage for ND52 XLP was 153,312 miles, recorded on 11 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ND52 XLP passed its MOT?

ND52 XLP has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 11 May 2018.

Is ND52 XLP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ND52 XLP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ND52 XLP?

ND52 XLP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.