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HD51 BXU

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 1988cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 126,299 miles on the clock, averaging 7,083 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for HD51 BXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,299
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,083

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,299 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year7,083
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HD51 BXU 51k70k89k107k126k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,299 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,289 miles
Since last MOT+1,435 miles
PASS
Mileage124,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,854 miles
Since last MOT+2,853 miles
PASS
Mileage122,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,630 miles
PASS
Mileage118,371 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,349 miles
Since last MOT+10,544 miles
PASS
Mileage107,805 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,788 miles
Since last MOT+8,003 miles
PASS
Mileage99,785 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,775 miles
Since last MOT+8,503 miles
PASS
Mileage91,272 miles
Since last MOT+8,897 miles
PASS
Mileage82,375 miles
Since last MOT+10,308 miles
PASS
Mileage72,067 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,783 miles
Since last MOT+13,778 miles
PASS
Mileage51,005 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 BXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About HD51 BXU

What car is HD51 BXU?

HD51 BXU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2002.

What is the mileage of HD51 BXU?

The last recorded mileage for HD51 BXU was 126,299 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD51 BXU passed its MOT?

HD51 BXU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2016.

Is HD51 BXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD51 BXU 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 HD51 BXU?

HD51 BXU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.