Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
BL52 VHN

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 8 (50% pass rate). It has 140,935 miles on the clock, averaging 10,913 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL52 VHN

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,935
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
50%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,913

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,935 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,896
Average per year10,913
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL52 VHN 36k62k88k115k141k '07'16'12

Check BL52 VHN

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage140,935 miles
Since last MOT+11,896 miles
PASS
Mileage129,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,039 miles
Since last MOT+19,638 miles
PASS
Mileage109,401 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,400 miles
Since last MOT+7,422 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,978 miles
Since last MOT+4,475 miles
PASS
Mileage97,503 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,502 miles
Since last MOT+13,505 miles
PASS
Mileage83,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,997 miles
PASS
Mileage722,236 miles
Since last MOT+650,002 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,234 miles
Since last MOT+12,107 miles
PASS
Mileage60,127 miles
Since last MOT+11,359 miles
PASS
Mileage48,768 miles
Since last MOT+12,833 miles
PASS
Mileage35,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,935 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Ford Focus often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

Read our Ford Focus Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Ford Focus

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

More BL52 V plates

Browse all BL52 V registrations from Birmingham.

About BL52 VHN

What car is BL52 VHN?

BL52 VHN is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL52 VHN?

The last recorded mileage for BL52 VHN was 140,935 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL52 VHN passed its MOT?

BL52 VHN has had 16 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (8 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 1 Sep 2016.

Is BL52 VHN ULEZ compliant?

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

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