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BG52 YBC

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 69,523 miles on the clock, averaging 2,676 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for BG52 YBC

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,676

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year253
Average per year2,676
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG52 YBC 17k30k43k56k70k '05'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage69,523 miles
Since last MOT+253 miles
PASS
Mileage69,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,270 miles
Since last MOT+1,277 miles
PASS
Mileage67,993 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,991 miles
Since last MOT+1,337 miles
PASS
Mileage66,654 miles
Since last MOT+1,267 miles
PASS
Mileage65,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,387 miles
Since last MOT+1,737 miles
PASS
Mileage63,650 miles
PASS
Mileage82,070 miles
Since last MOT+21,768 miles
PASS
Mileage60,302 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage57,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,966 miles
Since last MOT+3,679 miles
PASS
Mileage54,287 miles
Since last MOT+6,676 miles
PASS
Mileage47,611 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage43,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,346 miles
Since last MOT+3,399 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,947 miles
Since last MOT+3,406 miles
PASS
Mileage36,541 miles
Since last MOT+4,632 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,909 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage28,544 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage24,450 miles
Since last MOT+2,380 miles
PASS
Mileage22,070 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage17,360 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BG52 YBC

What car is BG52 YBC?

BG52 YBC is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BG52 YBC?

The last recorded mileage for BG52 YBC was 69,523 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG52 YBC passed its MOT?

BG52 YBC has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 18 Jun 2025.

Is BG52 YBC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG52 YBC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BG52 YBC?

BG52 YBC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.