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 1988cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 163,277 miles on the clock, averaging 8,986 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 TGU
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 163,277 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 39 |
| Average per year | 8,986 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | BT51 TGU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BT — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BT51 TGU
What car is BT51 TGU?
BT51 TGU is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BT51 TGU?
The last recorded mileage for BT51 TGU was 163,277 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BT51 TGU passed its MOT?
BT51 TGU has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 18 Dec 2017.
Is BT51 TGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 TGU 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 TGU?
BT51 TGU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.