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BT51 OTV

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 137,084 miles on the clock, averaging 8,831 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 OTV

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,084
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,831

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,084 miles
Reading date
Miles last year229
Average per year8,831
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT51 OTV 46k69k91k114k137k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,084 miles
Since last MOT+229 miles
PASS
Mileage136,855 miles
Since last MOT+326 miles
PASS
Mileage136,529 miles
Since last MOT+394 miles
PASS
Mileage136,135 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,115 miles
Since last MOT+931 miles
PASS
Mileage135,184 miles
Since last MOT+1,168 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,016 miles
Since last MOT+11,829 miles
PASS
Mileage122,187 miles
Since last MOT+9,308 miles
PASS
Mileage112,879 miles
Since last MOT+12,351 miles
PASS
Mileage100,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,528 miles
Since last MOT+17,821 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,707 miles
Since last MOT+20,358 miles
PASS
Mileage62,349 miles
Since last MOT+16,606 miles
PASS
Mileage45,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,743 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 OTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 OTV

What car is BT51 OTV?

BT51 OTV is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BT51 OTV?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 OTV was 137,084 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 OTV passed its MOT?

BT51 OTV has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2016.

Is BT51 OTV ULEZ compliant?

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

BT51 OTV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.