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BU52 SDV

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 131,885 miles on the clock, averaging 7,002 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 SDV

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,885
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,002

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,885 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,602
Average per year7,002
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 SDV 34k58k83k107k132k '05'19'12

Check BU52 SDV

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,885 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage128,283 miles
Since last MOT+5,981 miles
PASS
Mileage122,302 miles
Since last MOT+5,345 miles
PASS
Mileage116,957 miles
Since last MOT+3,174 miles
PASS
Mileage113,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,783 miles
Since last MOT+5,006 miles
PASS
Mileage108,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,631 miles
PASS
Mileage103,146 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,075 miles
Since last MOT+7,882 miles
PASS
Mileage95,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,193 miles
Since last MOT+5,883 miles
PASS
Mileage89,310 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,306 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,298 miles
Since last MOT+5,679 miles
PASS
Mileage83,619 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,617 miles
Since last MOT+8,099 miles
PASS
Mileage75,518 miles
Since last MOT+14,345 miles
PASS
Mileage61,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,173 miles
Since last MOT+12,242 miles
PASS
Mileage48,931 miles
Since last MOT+4,895 miles
PASS
Mileage44,036 miles
Since last MOT+10,335 miles
PASS
Mileage33,701 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BU52 SDV

What car is BU52 SDV?

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

What is the mileage of BU52 SDV?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 SDV was 131,885 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 SDV passed its MOT?

BU52 SDV has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2019.

Is BU52 SDV ULEZ compliant?

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

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