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BL52 BPU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 182,176 miles on the clock, averaging 11,569 miles per year, above 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 BL52 BPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,176
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,569

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 reading182,176 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,725
Average per year11,569
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL52 BPU 41k76k111k147k182k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,725 miles
PASS
Mileage178,451 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,408 miles
PASS
Mileage175,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,302 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,703 miles
Since last MOT+9,449 miles
PASS
Mileage160,254 miles
Since last MOT+8,895 miles
PASS
Mileage151,359 miles
Since last MOT+19,247 miles
PASS
Mileage132,112 miles
Since last MOT+14,187 miles
PASS
Mileage117,925 miles
Since last MOT+15,507 miles
PASS
Mileage102,418 miles
Since last MOT+12,332 miles
PASS
Mileage90,086 miles
Since last MOT+13,563 miles
PASS
Mileage76,523 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,520 miles
Since last MOT+17,110 miles
PASS
Mileage59,410 miles
Since last MOT+18,593 miles
PASS
Mileage40,817 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

RegistrationBL52 BPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BL52 BPU

What car is BL52 BPU?

BL52 BPU is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL52 BPU?

The last recorded mileage for BL52 BPU was 182,176 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL52 BPU passed its MOT?

BL52 BPU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2018.

Is BL52 BPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL52 BPU 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 BL52 BPU?

BL52 BPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.