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BU52 SFV

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.

At a glance

This 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 129,789 miles on the clock, averaging 5,453 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 SFV

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,789
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,453

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 reading129,789 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,453
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 SFV 26k52k78k104k130k '05'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,789 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage123,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,926 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage119,083 miles
Since last MOT+5,180 miles
PASS
Mileage113,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,786 miles
PASS
Mileage110,117 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,058 miles
Since last MOT+3,563 miles
PASS
Mileage106,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,495 miles
Since last MOT+6,860 miles
PASS
Mileage99,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,635 miles
Since last MOT+15,430 miles
PASS
Mileage84,205 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,997 miles
PASS
Mileage77,204 miles
Since last MOT+7,186 miles
PASS
Mileage70,018 miles
Since last MOT+9,132 miles
PASS
Mileage60,886 miles
Since last MOT+9,652 miles
PASS
Mileage51,234 miles
Since last MOT+2,553 miles
PASS
Mileage48,681 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage44,337 miles
Since last MOT+5,124 miles
PASS
Mileage39,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,213 miles
Since last MOT+7,124 miles
PASS
Mileage32,089 miles
PASS
Mileage38,614 miles
Since last MOT+12,967 miles
PASS
Mileage25,647 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SFV
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 SFV

What car is BU52 SFV?

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

What is the mileage of BU52 SFV?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 SFV was 129,789 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 SFV passed its MOT?

BU52 SFV has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2024.

Is BU52 SFV ULEZ compliant?

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

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