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WM52 DFV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 130,859 miles on the clock, averaging 8,885 miles per year, around 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 WM52 DFV

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,859
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,885

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 reading130,859 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,438
Average per year8,885
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WM52 DFV 47k68k89k110k131k '06'15'09

Check WM52 DFV

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage130,859 miles
Since last MOT+8,438 miles
PASS
Mileage122,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,421 miles
Since last MOT+6,667 miles
PASS
Mileage115,754 miles
Since last MOT+11,425 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,329 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage97,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,095 miles
PASS
Mileage89,455 miles
Since last MOT+10,744 miles
PASS
Mileage78,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,711 miles
Since last MOT+6,838 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,873 miles
Since last MOT+6,797 miles
PASS
Mileage65,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,076 miles
Since last MOT+4,498 miles
PASS
Mileage60,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,578 miles
Since last MOT+13,404 miles
PASS
Mileage47,174 miles

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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

RegistrationWM52 DFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WM52 DFV

What car is WM52 DFV?

WM52 DFV is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WM52 DFV?

The last recorded mileage for WM52 DFV was 130,859 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM52 DFV passed its MOT?

WM52 DFV has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 18 Jun 2015.

Is WM52 DFV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM52 DFV 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 WM52 DFV?

WM52 DFV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.