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FG02 BTX

2002 Optare Merc · Diesel · 4500cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeOptare
ModelMerc
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine4500cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 Optare Merc Diesel 4500cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 331,420 miles on the clock, averaging 11,235 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FG02 BTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
331,420
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,235

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading331,420 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year11,235
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG02 BTX 118k171k225k278k331k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage331,420 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage331,399 miles
Since last MOT+18,856 miles
PASS
Mileage312,543 miles
Since last MOT+283,641 miles
PASS
Mileage28,902 miles
PASS
Mileage288,501 miles
Since last MOT+997 miles
PASS
Mileage287,504 miles
Since last MOT+1,940 miles
PASS
Mileage285,564 miles
Since last MOT+1,512 miles
PASS
Mileage284,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage284,052 miles
Since last MOT+17,743 miles
PASS
Mileage266,309 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage259,098 miles
Since last MOT+12,364 miles
PASS
Mileage246,734 miles
Since last MOT+223,546 miles
PASS
Mileage23,188 miles
FAIL
Mileage233,753 miles
Since last MOT+211,585 miles
PASS
Mileage22,168 miles
Since last MOT+866 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,302 miles
Since last MOT+1,121 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,181 miles
Since last MOT+2,299 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,882 miles
Since last MOT+3,542 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,340 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,825 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 BTX
MakeOptare
ModelMerc
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4500cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About FG02 BTX

What car is FG02 BTX?

FG02 BTX is an silver Optare Merc, diesel (4500cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FG02 BTX?

The last recorded mileage for FG02 BTX was 331,420 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG02 BTX passed its MOT?

FG02 BTX has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2025.

Is FG02 BTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG02 BTX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FG02 BTX?

FG02 BTX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.