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 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 86,079 miles on the clock, averaging 4,284 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 BG51 HFP
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 86,079 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,284 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | BG51 HFP |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BG51 HFP
What car is BG51 HFP?
BG51 HFP is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BG51 HFP?
The last recorded mileage for BG51 HFP was 86,079 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG51 HFP passed its MOT?
BG51 HFP has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2021.
Is BG51 HFP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG51 HFP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BG51 HFP?
BG51 HFP is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.