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BG51 WRJ

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 73,586 miles on the clock, averaging 2,515 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 WRJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
73,586
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
2,515

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

Low mileage
Latest reading73,586 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,515
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG51 WRJ 26k38k50k62k74k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,586 miles
Since last MOT+1,272 miles
PASS
Mileage72,314 miles
Since last MOT+507 miles
PASS
Mileage71,807 miles
Since last MOT+451 miles
PASS
Mileage71,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,356 miles
Since last MOT+1,340 miles
PASS
Mileage70,016 miles
Since last MOT+1,451 miles
PASS
Mileage68,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,565 miles
Since last MOT+1,513 miles
PASS
Mileage67,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,052 miles
Since last MOT+2,161 miles
PASS
Mileage64,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,891 miles
Since last MOT+2,332 miles
PASS
Mileage62,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,559 miles
Since last MOT+2,237 miles
PASS
Mileage60,322 miles
Since last MOT+2,633 miles
PASS
Mileage57,689 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage54,371 miles
Since last MOT+3,169 miles
PASS
Mileage51,202 miles
Since last MOT+3,387 miles
PASS
Mileage47,815 miles
Since last MOT+3,107 miles
PASS
Mileage44,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,708 miles
Since last MOT+3,637 miles
PASS
Mileage41,071 miles
Since last MOT+2,576 miles
PASS
Mileage38,495 miles
Since last MOT+3,493 miles
PASS
Mileage35,002 miles
Since last MOT+4,598 miles
PASS
Mileage30,404 miles
Since last MOT+4,849 miles
PASS
Mileage25,555 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 WRJ
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 WRJ

What car is BG51 WRJ?

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

What is the mileage of BG51 WRJ?

The last recorded mileage for BG51 WRJ was 73,586 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG51 WRJ passed its MOT?

BG51 WRJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2025.

Is BG51 WRJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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