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BN52 TKU

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 138,745 miles on the clock, averaging 7,940 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for BN52 TKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,745
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,940

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 reading138,745 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,940
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN52 TKU 52k74k96k117k139k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,745 miles
Since last MOT+13,351 miles
PASS
Mileage125,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,394 miles
Since last MOT+12,950 miles
PASS
Mileage112,444 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,436 miles
Since last MOT+11,926 miles
PASS
Mileage100,510 miles
Since last MOT+200 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,310 miles
Since last MOT+10,028 miles
PASS
Mileage90,282 miles
Since last MOT+7,766 miles
PASS
Mileage82,516 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,494 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage77,137 miles
Since last MOT+17,238 miles
PASS
Mileage59,899 miles
Since last MOT+26,842 miles
PASS
Mileage33,057 miles
Since last MOT+24,423 miles
PASS
Mileage8,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage8,634 miles
PASS
Mileage52,405 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,399 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 TKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BN52 TKU

What car is BN52 TKU?

BN52 TKU is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BN52 TKU?

The last recorded mileage for BN52 TKU was 138,745 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN52 TKU passed its MOT?

BN52 TKU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2016.

Is BN52 TKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN52 TKU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BN52 TKU?

BN52 TKU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.