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BT51 VBF

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 11 (50% pass rate). It has 137,199 miles on the clock, averaging 6,028 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BT51 VBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,028

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year6,028
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT51 VBF 69k86k103k120k137k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,199 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,193 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,081 miles
Since last MOT+5,546 miles
PASS
Mileage131,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,535 miles
Since last MOT+3,935 miles
PASS
Mileage127,600 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,029 miles
PASS
Mileage122,565 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,413 miles
Since last MOT+5,618 miles
PASS
Mileage116,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,795 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage114,114 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,113 miles
Since last MOT+874 miles
PASS
Mileage113,239 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,231 miles
Since last MOT+11,014 miles
PASS
Mileage102,217 miles
Since last MOT+8,159 miles
PASS
Mileage94,058 miles
Since last MOT+6,764 miles
PASS
Mileage87,294 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,225 miles
Since last MOT+5,525 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,700 miles
Since last MOT+7,566 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,134 miles
Since last MOT+4,768 miles
PASS
Mileage69,366 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 VBF

What car is BT51 VBF?

BT51 VBF is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BT51 VBF?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 VBF was 137,199 miles, recorded on 20 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 VBF passed its MOT?

BT51 VBF has had 22 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (11 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2017.

Is BT51 VBF ULEZ compliant?

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

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