Vehicle summary
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 169,075 miles on the clock, averaging 15,221 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 BN52 URE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 169,075 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 25,635 |
| Average per year | 15,221 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN52 URE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About BN52 URE
What car is BN52 URE?
BN52 URE is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BN52 URE?
The last recorded mileage for BN52 URE was 169,075 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN52 URE passed its MOT?
BN52 URE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2016.
Is BN52 URE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN52 URE 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 BN52 URE?
BN52 URE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.