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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 147,691 miles on the clock, averaging 9,851 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BU52 FTE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 147,691 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,851 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BU52 FTE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BU — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About BU52 FTE
What car is BU52 FTE?
BU52 FTE is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BU52 FTE?
The last recorded mileage for BU52 FTE was 147,691 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU52 FTE passed its MOT?
BU52 FTE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2017.
Is BU52 FTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU52 FTE 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 FTE?
BU52 FTE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.