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BT51 RZC

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 196,716 miles on the clock, averaging 11,808 miles per year, above 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 BT51 RZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,716
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,808

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,716 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,348
Average per year11,808
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BT51 RZC 42k81k120k158k197k '06'19'14

Check BT51 RZC

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage196,716 miles
Since last MOT+18,348 miles
PASS
Mileage178,368 miles
Since last MOT+722 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,646 miles
Since last MOT+14,050 miles
PASS
Mileage163,596 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,594 miles
Since last MOT+11,385 miles
PASS
Mileage152,209 miles
Since last MOT+136 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,073 miles
Since last MOT+11,577 miles
PASS
Mileage140,496 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,487 miles
Since last MOT+14,562 miles
PASS
Mileage125,925 miles
Since last MOT+11,510 miles
PASS
Mileage114,415 miles
Since last MOT+8,612 miles
PASS
Mileage105,803 miles
Since last MOT+8,256 miles
PASS
Mileage97,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,547 miles
Since last MOT+10,515 miles
PASS
Mileage87,032 miles
Since last MOT+9,218 miles
PASS
Mileage77,814 miles
Since last MOT+10,075 miles
PASS
Mileage67,739 miles
Since last MOT+12,651 miles
PASS
Mileage55,088 miles
Since last MOT+12,670 miles
PASS
Mileage42,418 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 RZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 RZC

What car is BT51 RZC?

BT51 RZC is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BT51 RZC?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 RZC was 196,716 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 RZC passed its MOT?

BT51 RZC has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 25 Mar 2019.

Is BT51 RZC ULEZ compliant?

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

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