Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 175,188 miles on the clock, averaging 9,778 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for BU52 UWG
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 175,188 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,312 |
| Average per year | 9,778 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BU52 UWG |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BU — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About BU52 UWG
What car is BU52 UWG?
BU52 UWG is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BU52 UWG?
The last recorded mileage for BU52 UWG was 175,188 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU52 UWG passed its MOT?
BU52 UWG has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 28 Feb 2017.
Is BU52 UWG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU52 UWG 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 UWG?
BU52 UWG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.