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BN52 TZT

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 181,086 miles on the clock, averaging 8,148 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 TZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,086
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,148

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 reading181,086 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,607
Average per year8,148
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN52 TZT 90k113k135k158k181k '05'16'11

Check BN52 TZT

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage181,086 miles
Since last MOT+5,607 miles
PASS
Mileage175,479 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage170,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage164,847 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,100 miles
PASS
Mileage159,585 miles
Since last MOT+8,976 miles
PASS
Mileage150,609 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,511 miles
Since last MOT+9,838 miles
PASS
Mileage140,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,673 miles
Since last MOT+7,065 miles
PASS
Mileage133,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,608 miles
Since last MOT+12,250 miles
PASS
Mileage121,358 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,588 miles
Since last MOT+11,676 miles
PASS
Mileage111,912 miles
Since last MOT+10,141 miles
PASS
Mileage101,771 miles
Since last MOT+11,922 miles
PASS
Mileage89,849 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 TZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BN52 TZT

What car is BN52 TZT?

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

What is the mileage of BN52 TZT?

The last recorded mileage for BN52 TZT was 181,086 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN52 TZT passed its MOT?

BN52 TZT has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 19 Dec 2016.

Is BN52 TZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN52 TZT 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 TZT?

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