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BU52 XWS

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 127,815 miles on the clock, averaging 8,551 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 XWS

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,815
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,551

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,815 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,551
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU52 XWS 20k47k74k101k128k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,815 miles
Since last MOT+3,713 miles
PASS
Mileage124,102 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,101 miles
Since last MOT+2,826 miles
PASS
Mileage121,275 miles
Since last MOT+10,088 miles
PASS
Mileage111,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,187 miles
Since last MOT+7,820 miles
PASS
Mileage103,367 miles
Since last MOT+9,294 miles
PASS
Mileage94,073 miles
Since last MOT+17,906 miles
PASS
Mileage76,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage76,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,167 miles
Since last MOT+12,715 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,452 miles
Since last MOT+9,407 miles
PASS
Mileage54,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,045 miles
Since last MOT+11,215 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,830 miles
Since last MOT+10,992 miles
PASS
Mileage31,838 miles
Since last MOT+11,719 miles
PASS
Mileage20,119 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XWS
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 XWS

What car is BU52 XWS?

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

What is the mileage of BU52 XWS?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 XWS was 127,815 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 XWS passed its MOT?

BU52 XWS has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2018.

Is BU52 XWS ULEZ compliant?

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

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