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BG51 XAE

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 129,664 miles on the clock, averaging 12,469 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG51 XAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,664
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
12,469

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,664 miles
Reading date
Miles last year90
Average per year12,469
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG51 XAE 51k71k91k110k130k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,664 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,574 miles
Since last MOT+12,080 miles
PASS
Mileage117,494 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,430 miles
Since last MOT+15,326 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,104 miles
Since last MOT+15,085 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,019 miles
Since last MOT+11,861 miles
PASS
Mileage75,158 miles
Since last MOT+12,044 miles
PASS
Mileage63,114 miles
Since last MOT+11,756 miles
PASS
Mileage51,358 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 XAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BG51 XAE

What car is BG51 XAE?

BG51 XAE is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BG51 XAE?

The last recorded mileage for BG51 XAE was 129,664 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG51 XAE passed its MOT?

BG51 XAE has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2012.

Is BG51 XAE ULEZ compliant?

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

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