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BU52 SHV

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 127,481 miles on the clock, averaging 7,936 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 SHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,936

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,481 miles
Reading date
Miles last year790
Average per year7,936
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 SHV 30k54k79k103k127k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,481 miles
Since last MOT+790 miles
PASS
Mileage126,691 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage121,667 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,630 miles
Since last MOT+4,416 miles
PASS
Mileage117,214 miles
Since last MOT+6,337 miles
PASS
Mileage110,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,633 miles
PASS
Mileage103,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,307 miles
PASS
Mileage93,937 miles
Since last MOT+9,850 miles
PASS
Mileage84,087 miles
Since last MOT+10,362 miles
PASS
Mileage73,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,725 miles
Since last MOT+11,778 miles
PASS
Mileage61,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,947 miles
Since last MOT+10,224 miles
PASS
Mileage51,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,723 miles
Since last MOT+10,557 miles
PASS
Mileage41,166 miles
Since last MOT+11,288 miles
PASS
Mileage29,878 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BU52 SHV

What car is BU52 SHV?

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

What is the mileage of BU52 SHV?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 SHV was 127,481 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 SHV passed its MOT?

BU52 SHV has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2018.

Is BU52 SHV ULEZ compliant?

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

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