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BU52 SZZ

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 132,612 miles on the clock, averaging 8,262 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 SZZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,612
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,262

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,612 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,799
Average per year8,262
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 SZZ 28k54k81k107k133k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,612 miles
Since last MOT+6,799 miles
PASS
Mileage125,813 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,734 miles
Since last MOT+4,508 miles
PASS
Mileage121,226 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,133 miles
Since last MOT+11,574 miles
PASS
Mileage109,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,559 miles
Since last MOT+16,634 miles
PASS
Mileage92,925 miles
Since last MOT+792 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,133 miles
Since last MOT+11,283 miles
PASS
Mileage80,850 miles
Since last MOT+10,611 miles
PASS
Mileage70,239 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,179 miles
Since last MOT+8,510 miles
PASS
Mileage61,669 miles
Since last MOT+4,498 miles
PASS
Mileage57,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,071 miles
PASS
Mileage53,100 miles
Since last MOT+5,040 miles
PASS
Mileage48,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,060 miles
Since last MOT+2,796 miles
PASS
Mileage45,264 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,261 miles
Since last MOT+16,810 miles
PASS
Mileage28,451 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BU52 SZZ

What car is BU52 SZZ?

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

What is the mileage of BU52 SZZ?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 SZZ was 132,612 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 SZZ passed its MOT?

BU52 SZZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2018.

Is BU52 SZZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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