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OE52 MLY

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 191,562 miles on the clock, averaging 14,685 miles per year, above 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 MLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
14,685

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 reading191,562 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,556
Average per year14,685
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE52 MLY 27k68k109k150k192k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,562 miles
Since last MOT+13,556 miles
PASS
Mileage178,006 miles
Since last MOT+14,980 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,026 miles
Since last MOT+20,635 miles
PASS
Mileage142,391 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,318 miles
Since last MOT+46,426 miles
PASS
Mileage95,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,892 miles
Since last MOT+8,559 miles
PASS
Mileage87,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,333 miles
Since last MOT+9,137 miles
PASS
Mileage78,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,196 miles
Since last MOT+12,493 miles
PASS
Mileage65,703 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,701 miles
Since last MOT+9,407 miles
PASS
Mileage56,294 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,292 miles
Since last MOT+8,099 miles
PASS
Mileage48,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,193 miles
Since last MOT+9,153 miles
PASS
Mileage39,040 miles
Since last MOT+11,882 miles
PASS
Mileage27,158 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 MLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OE52 MLY

What car is OE52 MLY?

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

What is the mileage of OE52 MLY?

The last recorded mileage for OE52 MLY was 191,562 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE52 MLY passed its MOT?

OE52 MLY has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2017.

Is OE52 MLY ULEZ compliant?

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

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