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OE52 FYP

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 120,681 miles on the clock, averaging 7,789 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 OE52 FYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,681
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
7,789

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,681 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,789
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE52 FYP 35k56k78k99k121k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,681 miles
Since last MOT+4,766 miles
PASS
Mileage115,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,915 miles
Since last MOT+3,685 miles
PASS
Mileage112,230 miles
Since last MOT+7,408 miles
PASS
Mileage104,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,822 miles
Since last MOT+16,544 miles
PASS
Mileage88,278 miles
Since last MOT+15,083 miles
PASS
Mileage73,195 miles
Since last MOT+4,429 miles
PASS
Mileage68,766 miles
Since last MOT+5,698 miles
PASS
Mileage63,068 miles
Since last MOT+5,256 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,847 miles
PASS
Mileage50,965 miles
Since last MOT+7,198 miles
PASS
Mileage43,767 miles
Since last MOT+8,857 miles
PASS
Mileage34,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,910 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

RegistrationOE52 FYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OE52 FYP

What car is OE52 FYP?

OE52 FYP is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OE52 FYP?

The last recorded mileage for OE52 FYP was 120,681 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE52 FYP passed its MOT?

OE52 FYP has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2017.

Is OE52 FYP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE52 FYP 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 OE52 FYP?

OE52 FYP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.