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BG02 ELH

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 98,171 miles on the clock, averaging 5,185 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 BG02 ELH

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,185

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,171 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year5,185
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG02 ELH 36k52k67k83k98k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,171 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,158 miles
Since last MOT+4,758 miles
PASS
Mileage93,400 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,390 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage89,357 miles
Since last MOT+5,328 miles
PASS
Mileage84,029 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage79,273 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage73,500 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,499 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage67,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,899 miles
Since last MOT+7,978 miles
PASS
Mileage59,921 miles
Since last MOT+9,410 miles
PASS
Mileage50,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,823 miles
PASS
Mileage44,688 miles
Since last MOT+2,382 miles
PASS
Mileage42,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,306 miles
Since last MOT+2,566 miles
PASS
Mileage39,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,250 miles
PASS
Mileage36,490 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 ELH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BG02 ELH

What car is BG02 ELH?

BG02 ELH is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BG02 ELH?

The last recorded mileage for BG02 ELH was 98,171 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG02 ELH passed its MOT?

BG02 ELH has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2018.

Is BG02 ELH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG02 ELH 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 BG02 ELH?

BG02 ELH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.