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BG51 HMY

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGrey
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 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 143,986 miles on the clock, averaging 5,412 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 BG51 HMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,412

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,986 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,300
Average per year5,412
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG51 HMY 98k110k121k133k144k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,986 miles
Since last MOT+9,300 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,686 miles
Since last MOT+5,084 miles
PASS
Mileage129,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,602 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage124,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,754 miles
Since last MOT+5,019 miles
PASS
Mileage119,735 miles
Since last MOT+7,576 miles
PASS
Mileage112,159 miles
Since last MOT+6,098 miles
PASS
Mileage106,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,061 miles
Since last MOT+3,353 miles
PASS
Mileage102,708 miles
Since last MOT+4,478 miles
PASS
Mileage98,230 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

RegistrationBG51 HMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BG51 HMY

What car is BG51 HMY?

BG51 HMY is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BG51 HMY?

The last recorded mileage for BG51 HMY was 143,986 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG51 HMY passed its MOT?

BG51 HMY has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2015.

Is BG51 HMY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG51 HMY 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 HMY?

BG51 HMY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.