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BG51 WRX

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourRed
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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 118,236 miles on the clock, averaging 7,391 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for BG51 WRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,236
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,391

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,236 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,020
Average per year7,391
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG51 WRX 51k68k85k101k118k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage118,236 miles
Since last MOT+10,020 miles
PASS
Mileage108,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,756 miles
PASS
Mileage101,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,460 miles
Since last MOT+3,691 miles
PASS
Mileage97,769 miles
Since last MOT+6,567 miles
PASS
Mileage91,202 miles
Since last MOT+7,969 miles
PASS
Mileage83,233 miles
Since last MOT+7,323 miles
PASS
Mileage75,910 miles
Since last MOT+7,557 miles
PASS
Mileage68,353 miles
Since last MOT+7,879 miles
PASS
Mileage60,474 miles
Since last MOT+9,456 miles
PASS
Mileage51,018 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 WRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BG51 WRX

What car is BG51 WRX?

BG51 WRX is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BG51 WRX?

The last recorded mileage for BG51 WRX was 118,236 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG51 WRX passed its MOT?

BG51 WRX has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 8 Sep 2015.

Is BG51 WRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG51 WRX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, 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 WRX?

BG51 WRX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.