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BU52 FSO

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 176,596 miles on the clock, averaging 13,803 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 FSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,803

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,596 miles
Reading date
Miles last year60
Average per year13,803
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BU52 FSO 48k80k112k144k177k '06'16'12

Check BU52 FSO

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,596 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,536 miles
Since last MOT+17,552 miles
PASS
Mileage158,984 miles
Since last MOT+12,199 miles
PASS
Mileage146,785 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,766 miles
Since last MOT+11,315 miles
PASS
Mileage135,451 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,304 miles
Since last MOT+15,229 miles
PASS
Mileage120,075 miles
Since last MOT+19,826 miles
PASS
Mileage100,249 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,245 miles
Since last MOT+13,519 miles
PASS
Mileage86,726 miles
Since last MOT+23,796 miles
PASS
Mileage62,930 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,927 miles
Since last MOT+15,397 miles
PASS
Mileage47,530 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BU52 FSO

What car is BU52 FSO?

BU52 FSO is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BU52 FSO?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 FSO was 176,596 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 FSO passed its MOT?

BU52 FSO has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2016.

Is BU52 FSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU52 FSO 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 BU52 FSO?

BU52 FSO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.