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BU52 UPJ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 109,305 miles on the clock, averaging 6,354 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 UPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,305
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,354

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 reading109,305 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year6,354
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 UPJ 32k52k71k90k109k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,305 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,299 miles
Since last MOT+19,990 miles
PASS
Mileage89,309 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
PASS
Mileage85,921 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,918 miles
Since last MOT+3,882 miles
PASS
Mileage82,036 miles
Since last MOT+4,412 miles
PASS
Mileage77,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,624 miles
Since last MOT+4,163 miles
PASS
Mileage73,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,496 miles
PASS
Mileage67,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,965 miles
Since last MOT+4,289 miles
PASS
Mileage63,676 miles
Since last MOT+5,214 miles
PASS
Mileage58,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,090 miles
PASS
Mileage53,372 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,106 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,265 miles
Since last MOT+9,988 miles
PASS
Mileage38,277 miles
Since last MOT+5,888 miles
PASS
Mileage32,389 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,388 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UPJ
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 UPJ

What car is BU52 UPJ?

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

What is the mileage of BU52 UPJ?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 UPJ was 109,305 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 UPJ passed its MOT?

BU52 UPJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2018.

Is BU52 UPJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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