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 1988cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 8 (50% pass rate). It has 131,049 miles on the clock, averaging 9,031 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for EF52 BUU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 131,049 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,031 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF52 BUU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About EF52 BUU
What car is EF52 BUU?
EF52 BUU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EF52 BUU?
The last recorded mileage for EF52 BUU was 131,049 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF52 BUU passed its MOT?
EF52 BUU has had 16 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (8 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2015.
Is EF52 BUU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF52 BUU 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 BUU?
EF52 BUU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.