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BU52 XSD

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 148,220 miles on the clock, averaging 7,303 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 XSD

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,220
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,303

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 reading148,220 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,531
Average per year7,303
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 XSD 31k60k90k119k148k '05'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,220 miles
Since last MOT+22,531 miles
PASS
Mileage125,689 miles
Since last MOT+12,439 miles
PASS
Mileage113,250 miles
Since last MOT+5,216 miles
PASS
Mileage108,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,034 miles
Since last MOT+4,209 miles
PASS
Mileage103,825 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,824 miles
Since last MOT+4,623 miles
PASS
Mileage99,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,728 miles
PASS
Mileage95,473 miles
Since last MOT+3,263 miles
PASS
Mileage92,210 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
PASS
Mileage87,011 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,010 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage82,167 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage76,746 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,904 miles
Since last MOT+5,964 miles
PASS
Mileage64,940 miles
Since last MOT+7,694 miles
PASS
Mileage57,246 miles
Since last MOT+9,643 miles
PASS
Mileage47,603 miles
Since last MOT+8,808 miles
PASS
Mileage38,795 miles
Since last MOT+7,706 miles
PASS
Mileage31,089 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BU52 XSD

What car is BU52 XSD?

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

What is the mileage of BU52 XSD?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 XSD was 148,220 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 XSD passed its MOT?

BU52 XSD has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2021.

Is BU52 XSD ULEZ compliant?

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

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