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BU52 XUM

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 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 116,260 miles on the clock, averaging 7,087 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 XUM

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,260
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,087

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,260 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,087
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 XUM 35k55k75k96k116k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,260 miles
Since last MOT+5,412 miles
PASS
Mileage110,848 miles
Since last MOT+1,498 miles
PASS
Mileage109,350 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage105,199 miles
Since last MOT+8,891 miles
PASS
Mileage96,308 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage89,529 miles
Since last MOT+8,482 miles
PASS
Mileage81,047 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
PASS
Mileage73,331 miles
Since last MOT+6,264 miles
PASS
Mileage67,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,067 miles
Since last MOT+7,845 miles
PASS
Mileage59,222 miles
Since last MOT+7,587 miles
PASS
Mileage51,635 miles
Since last MOT+7,787 miles
PASS
Mileage43,848 miles
Since last MOT+9,137 miles
PASS
Mileage34,711 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XUM
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 XUM

What car is BU52 XUM?

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

What is the mileage of BU52 XUM?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 XUM was 116,260 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 XUM passed its MOT?

BU52 XUM has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2018.

Is BU52 XUM ULEZ compliant?

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

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