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BT51 AYP

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGreen
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 1988cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 143,315 miles on the clock, averaging 8,787 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for BT51 AYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,315
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,787

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,315 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,440
Average per year8,787
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BT51 AYP 34k61k89k116k143k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,315 miles
Since last MOT+5,440 miles
PASS
Mileage137,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,875 miles
Since last MOT+10,083 miles
PASS
Mileage127,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,792 miles
Since last MOT+6,883 miles
PASS
Mileage120,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,909 miles
Since last MOT+6,022 miles
PASS
Mileage114,887 miles
Since last MOT+9,667 miles
PASS
Mileage105,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,220 miles
Since last MOT+10,409 miles
PASS
Mileage94,811 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,809 miles
Since last MOT+10,742 miles
PASS
Mileage84,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,067 miles
Since last MOT+11,410 miles
PASS
Mileage72,657 miles
Since last MOT+10,183 miles
PASS
Mileage62,474 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,472 miles
Since last MOT+9,000 miles
PASS
Mileage53,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,472 miles
Since last MOT+12,038 miles
PASS
Mileage41,434 miles
Since last MOT+7,630 miles
PASS
Mileage33,804 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

RegistrationBT51 AYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 AYP

What car is BT51 AYP?

BT51 AYP is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BT51 AYP?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 AYP was 143,315 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 AYP passed its MOT?

BT51 AYP has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2018.

Is BT51 AYP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 AYP 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 BT51 AYP?

BT51 AYP is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.