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BG51 PHJ

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 149,123 miles on the clock, averaging 8,591 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG51 PHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,123
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,591

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,123 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,591
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG51 PHJ 47k73k98k124k149k '05'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,123 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,121 miles
Since last MOT+13,466 miles
PASS
Mileage135,655 miles
Since last MOT+5,926 miles
PASS
Mileage129,729 miles
Since last MOT+8,537 miles
PASS
Mileage121,192 miles
Since last MOT+4,098 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,094 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage112,450 miles
Since last MOT+5,453 miles
PASS
Mileage106,997 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,993 miles
Since last MOT+3,706 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,287 miles
Since last MOT+13,769 miles
PASS
Mileage89,518 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,513 miles
Since last MOT+15,173 miles
PASS
Mileage74,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,340 miles
Since last MOT+10,577 miles
PASS
Mileage63,763 miles
Since last MOT+16,466 miles
PASS
Mileage47,297 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BG51 PHJ

What car is BG51 PHJ?

BG51 PHJ is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BG51 PHJ?

The last recorded mileage for BG51 PHJ was 149,123 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG51 PHJ passed its MOT?

BG51 PHJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2017.

Is BG51 PHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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