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BG51 RCO

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 131,253 miles on the clock, averaging 7,664 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG51 RCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,253
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,664

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,253 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,664
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG51 RCO 52k72k92k111k131k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,253 miles
Since last MOT+16,680 miles
PASS
Mileage114,573 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage110,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,734 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage102,865 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,848 miles
Since last MOT+8,290 miles
PASS
Mileage94,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,990 miles
PASS
Mileage88,568 miles
Since last MOT+4,648 miles
PASS
Mileage83,920 miles
Since last MOT+11,307 miles
PASS
Mileage72,613 miles
Since last MOT+6,697 miles
PASS
Mileage65,916 miles
Since last MOT+6,869 miles
PASS
Mileage59,047 miles
Since last MOT+7,032 miles
PASS
Mileage52,015 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BG51 RCO

What car is BG51 RCO?

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

What is the mileage of BG51 RCO?

The last recorded mileage for BG51 RCO was 131,253 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG51 RCO passed its MOT?

BG51 RCO has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2016.

Is BG51 RCO ULEZ compliant?

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

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