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EF52 BTZ

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 1796cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 99,648 miles on the clock, averaging 6,798 miles per year, 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 EF52 BTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,648
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,798

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,648 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,798
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF52 BTZ 29k46k64k82k100k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,648 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage92,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,660 miles
Since last MOT+9,171 miles
PASS
Mileage83,489 miles
Since last MOT+5,816 miles
PASS
Mileage77,673 miles
Since last MOT+4,911 miles
PASS
Mileage72,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
PASS
Mileage67,448 miles
Since last MOT+6,853 miles
PASS
Mileage60,595 miles
Since last MOT+10,533 miles
PASS
Mileage50,062 miles
Since last MOT+8,033 miles
PASS
Mileage42,029 miles
Since last MOT+5,123 miles
PASS
Mileage36,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,136 miles
PASS
Mileage28,770 miles

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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

RegistrationEF52 BTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EF52 BTZ

What car is EF52 BTZ?

EF52 BTZ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EF52 BTZ?

The last recorded mileage for EF52 BTZ was 99,648 miles, recorded on 4 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF52 BTZ passed its MOT?

EF52 BTZ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2016.

Is EF52 BTZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF52 BTZ 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 EF52 BTZ?

EF52 BTZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.