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 1796cc has had 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 99,721 miles on the clock, averaging 4,622 miles per year, well below 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 UPD
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 99,721 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,579 |
| Average per year | 4,622 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BT51 UPD |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BT — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BT51 UPD
What car is BT51 UPD?
BT51 UPD is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BT51 UPD?
The last recorded mileage for BT51 UPD was 99,721 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2010 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BT51 UPD passed its MOT?
BT51 UPD has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Mar 2010.
Is BT51 UPD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 UPD 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 UPD?
BT51 UPD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.