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BG51 OXT

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1753cc
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 1753cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 149,281 miles on the clock, averaging 7,356 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 OXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,281
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,356

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading149,281 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,356
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG51 OXT 66k87k108k129k149k '06'18'13

Check BG51 OXT

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,281 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,280 miles
Since last MOT+5,414 miles
PASS
Mileage143,866 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage139,311 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,309 miles
Since last MOT+7,447 miles
PASS
Mileage131,862 miles
Since last MOT+8,238 miles
PASS
Mileage123,624 miles
Since last MOT+6,322 miles
PASS
Mileage117,302 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage111,068 miles
Since last MOT+6,631 miles
PASS
Mileage104,437 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,179 miles
PASS
Mileage98,142 miles
Since last MOT+1,893 miles
PASS
Mileage96,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,249 miles
Since last MOT+10,881 miles
PASS
Mileage85,368 miles
Since last MOT+18,859 miles
PASS
Mileage66,509 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,323 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 OXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BG51 OXT

What car is BG51 OXT?

BG51 OXT is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BG51 OXT?

The last recorded mileage for BG51 OXT was 149,281 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG51 OXT passed its MOT?

BG51 OXT has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2018.

Is BG51 OXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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