The road tax status for FM52 CDU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for FM52 CDU?

The MOT for FM52 CDU is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 May 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of FM52 CDU?

The recorded mileage for FM52 CDU is 133,686 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FM52 CDU ULEZ compliant?

No, FM52 CDU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · FM52 CDU

FM52 CDU

2003 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10/01/2003. Recorded mileage 133,686 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2003 · Nottingham
MOT Status: Valid until 26/05/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 133,686 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 26/05/2023

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Mileage: 133,686 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2003
Engine: 1988cc

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FM52 CDU Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 26/05/2023
133,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

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FM52 CDU Mileage History

25/05/2022130,569 mi
25/05/2022130,569 mi
26/05/2023133,686 mi+3,117 mi

Average of roughly 3,113 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

FM52 CDU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 18:00

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (FM52 CDU) between May 2022 and May 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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