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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 128,653 miles on the clock, averaging 4,071 miles per year, well below 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 BT52 HBA
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 128,653 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 4,071 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | BT52 HBA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BT — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About BT52 HBA
What car is BT52 HBA?
BT52 HBA is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BT52 HBA?
The last recorded mileage for BT52 HBA was 128,653 miles, recorded on 14 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BT52 HBA passed its MOT?
BT52 HBA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2015.
Is BT52 HBA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT52 HBA 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 BT52 HBA?
BT52 HBA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.