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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 129,740 miles on the clock, averaging 16,470 miles per year, above 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 NC52 BKU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 129,740 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,854 |
| Average per year | 16,470 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NC52 BKU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NC — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About NC52 BKU
What car is NC52 BKU?
NC52 BKU is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NC52 BKU?
The last recorded mileage for NC52 BKU was 129,740 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NC52 BKU passed its MOT?
NC52 BKU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Aug 2011.
Is NC52 BKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NC52 BKU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is NC52 BKU?
NC52 BKU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.