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BT51 TGY

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 155,346 miles on the clock, averaging 7,984 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for BT51 TGY

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,346
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,984

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 reading155,346 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,259
Average per year7,984
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT51 TGY 73k93k114k135k155k '06'16'09

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,346 miles
Since last MOT+11,259 miles
PASS
Mileage144,087 miles
Since last MOT+18,094 miles
PASS
Mileage125,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,962 miles
PASS
Mileage119,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,031 miles
Since last MOT+10,343 miles
PASS
Mileage108,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,688 miles
Since last MOT+2,314 miles
PASS
Mileage106,374 miles
Since last MOT+9,914 miles
PASS
Mileage96,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,460 miles
Since last MOT+11,140 miles
PASS
Mileage85,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,075 miles
PASS
Mileage81,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,245 miles
Since last MOT+4,605 miles
PASS
Mileage76,640 miles
Since last MOT+193 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
PASS
Mileage72,878 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,871 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 TGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 TGY

What car is BT51 TGY?

BT51 TGY is a red Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BT51 TGY?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 TGY was 155,346 miles, recorded on 10 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 TGY passed its MOT?

BT51 TGY has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2016.

Is BT51 TGY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 TGY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BT51 TGY?

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