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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 20,661 miles on the clock, averaging 3 miles per year, well below 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 BV52 YWL
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 20,661 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,674 |
| Average per year | 3 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BV52 YWL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BV — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About BV52 YWL
What car is BV52 YWL?
BV52 YWL is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BV52 YWL?
The last recorded mileage for BV52 YWL was 20,661 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BV52 YWL passed its MOT?
BV52 YWL has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 20 Jan 2017.
Is BV52 YWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV52 YWL 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 BV52 YWL?
BV52 YWL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.