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BU52 FVZ

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 FVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,008

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,968 miles
Reading date
Miles last year147
Average per year4,008
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 FVZ 18k36k53k71k88k '06'24'14

Check BU52 FVZ

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
PASS
Mileage87,968 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,821 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage80,318 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage70,069 miles
PASS
PASS
PASS
Mileage49,917 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,891 miles
Since last MOT+2,920 miles
PASS
Mileage46,971 miles
Since last MOT+4,186 miles
PASS
Mileage42,785 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,780 miles
Since last MOT+1,449 miles
PASS
Mileage41,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,331 miles
Since last MOT+1,942 miles
PASS
Mileage39,389 miles
Since last MOT+2,664 miles
PASS
Mileage36,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,725 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage33,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,913 miles
PASS
Mileage31,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,699 miles
PASS
Mileage27,302 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,112 miles
Since last MOT+5,745 miles
PASS
Mileage18,367 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BU52 FVZ

What car is BU52 FVZ?

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

Has BU52 FVZ passed its MOT?

BU52 FVZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2025.

Is BU52 FVZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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