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BU52 SXP

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 119,128 miles on the clock, averaging 5,981 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 SXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,128
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,981

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 reading119,128 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23
Average per year5,981
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 SXP 47k65k83k101k119k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,128 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,105 miles
Since last MOT+3,479 miles
PASS
Mileage115,626 miles
Since last MOT+5,217 miles
PASS
Mileage110,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,409 miles
Since last MOT+5,292 miles
PASS
Mileage105,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,117 miles
Since last MOT+4,362 miles
PASS
Mileage100,755 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,172 miles
PASS
Mileage97,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,582 miles
Since last MOT+3,520 miles
PASS
Mileage94,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,062 miles
Since last MOT+7,411 miles
PASS
Mileage86,651 miles
Since last MOT+7,151 miles
PASS
Mileage79,500 miles
Since last MOT+9,651 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,849 miles
Since last MOT+6,604 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,245 miles
Since last MOT+4,266 miles
PASS
Mileage58,979 miles
Since last MOT+12,247 miles
PASS
Mileage46,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,732 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BU52 SXP

What car is BU52 SXP?

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

What is the mileage of BU52 SXP?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 SXP was 119,128 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 SXP passed its MOT?

BU52 SXP has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2018.

Is BU52 SXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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