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BU52 SZV

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 115,792 miles on the clock, averaging 6,087 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 SZV

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,792
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,087

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

Below average
Latest reading115,792 miles
Reading date
Miles last year105
Average per year6,087
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 SZV 49k66k82k99k116k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,792 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,471 miles
PASS
Mileage112,216 miles
Since last MOT+3,645 miles
PASS
Mileage108,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,362 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage98,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,851 miles
PASS
Mileage94,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,574 miles
Since last MOT+3,498 miles
PASS
Mileage91,076 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
PASS
Mileage87,507 miles
Since last MOT+6,245 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,262 miles
Since last MOT+9,138 miles
PASS
Mileage72,124 miles
Since last MOT+12,181 miles
PASS
Mileage59,943 miles
Since last MOT+10,967 miles
PASS
Mileage48,976 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SZV
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 SZV

What car is BU52 SZV?

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

What is the mileage of BU52 SZV?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 SZV was 115,792 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 SZV passed its MOT?

BU52 SZV has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2017.

Is BU52 SZV ULEZ compliant?

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

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