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BU52 UTJ

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 86,199 miles on the clock, averaging 5,791 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 UTJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,791

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 reading86,199 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,791
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 UTJ 29k44k58k72k86k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,671 miles
PASS
Mileage81,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,175 miles
PASS
Mileage76,353 miles
Since last MOT+3,487 miles
PASS
Mileage72,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,866 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage67,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,560 miles
Since last MOT+3,284 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,276 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage60,453 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,413 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage55,825 miles
Since last MOT+5,801 miles
PASS
Mileage50,024 miles
Since last MOT+11,209 miles
PASS
Mileage38,815 miles
Since last MOT+9,485 miles
PASS
Mileage29,330 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UTJ
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 UTJ

What car is BU52 UTJ?

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

What is the mileage of BU52 UTJ?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 UTJ was 86,199 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 UTJ passed its MOT?

BU52 UTJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2015.

Is BU52 UTJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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