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BU02 DRO

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 140,274 miles on the clock, averaging 8,954 miles per year, around 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 BU02 DRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,274
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,954

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,274 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,380
Average per year8,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU02 DRO 23k53k82k111k140k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,274 miles
Since last MOT+1,380 miles
PASS
Mileage138,894 miles
Since last MOT+3,103 miles
PASS
Mileage135,791 miles
Since last MOT+8,497 miles
PASS
Mileage127,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,294 miles
Since last MOT+9,644 miles
PASS
Mileage117,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,650 miles
Since last MOT+10,936 miles
PASS
Mileage106,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,714 miles
Since last MOT+12,999 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,715 miles
Since last MOT+13,281 miles
PASS
Mileage80,434 miles
Since last MOT+4,266 miles
PASS
Mileage76,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,168 miles
Since last MOT+10,289 miles
PASS
Mileage65,879 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
PASS
Mileage57,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,538 miles
Since last MOT+8,861 miles
PASS
Mileage48,677 miles
Since last MOT+8,923 miles
PASS
Mileage39,754 miles
Since last MOT+9,233 miles
PASS
Mileage30,521 miles
Since last MOT+7,156 miles
PASS
Mileage23,365 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 DRO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BU02 DRO

What car is BU02 DRO?

BU02 DRO is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BU02 DRO?

The last recorded mileage for BU02 DRO was 140,274 miles, recorded on 29 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU02 DRO passed its MOT?

BU02 DRO has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2019.

Is BU02 DRO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU02 DRO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BU02 DRO?

BU02 DRO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.