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PY51 BGU

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Green Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGreen
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 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 135,284 miles on the clock, averaging 11,635 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for PY51 BGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,284
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,635

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,284 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,400
Average per year11,635
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY51 BGU 42k65k89k112k135k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,284 miles
Since last MOT+9,400 miles
PASS
Mileage125,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,884 miles
Since last MOT+14,676 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,208 miles
Since last MOT+13,333 miles
PASS
Mileage97,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,875 miles
Since last MOT+10,132 miles
PASS
Mileage87,743 miles
Since last MOT+9,825 miles
PASS
Mileage77,918 miles
Since last MOT+14,220 miles
PASS
Mileage63,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,698 miles
Since last MOT+15,020 miles
PASS
Mileage48,678 miles
Since last MOT+6,641 miles
PASS
Mileage42,037 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

RegistrationPY51 BGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About PY51 BGU

What car is PY51 BGU?

PY51 BGU is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2001.

What is the mileage of PY51 BGU?

The last recorded mileage for PY51 BGU was 135,284 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY51 BGU passed its MOT?

PY51 BGU has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2014.

Is PY51 BGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY51 BGU 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 PY51 BGU?

PY51 BGU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.