Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 158,703 miles on the clock, averaging 6,189 miles per year, 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 XET
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 158,703 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 31 |
| Average per year | 6,189 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG51 XET |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BG51 XET
What car is BG51 XET?
BG51 XET is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BG51 XET?
The last recorded mileage for BG51 XET was 158,703 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG51 XET passed its MOT?
BG51 XET has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2015.
Is BG51 XET ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG51 XET 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 XET?
BG51 XET is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.