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PY51 BHF

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 7 (46% pass rate). It has 218,889 miles on the clock, averaging 10,740 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 BHF

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,889
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
46%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,740

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 reading218,889 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,949
Average per year10,740
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY51 BHF 133k155k176k197k219k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage218,889 miles
Since last MOT+13,949 miles
PASS
Mileage204,940 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,888 miles
Since last MOT+14,524 miles
PASS
Mileage190,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,364 miles
Since last MOT+9,335 miles
PASS
Mileage181,029 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,186 miles
PASS
Mileage176,833 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,799 miles
Since last MOT+6,312 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,487 miles
Since last MOT+11,742 miles
PASS
Mileage158,745 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,707 miles
Since last MOT+25,497 miles
PASS
Mileage133,210 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 BHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About PY51 BHF

What car is PY51 BHF?

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

What is the mileage of PY51 BHF?

The last recorded mileage for PY51 BHF was 218,889 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY51 BHF passed its MOT?

PY51 BHF has had 13 MOT tests with a 46% pass rate (6 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 3 Sep 2014.

Is PY51 BHF ULEZ compliant?

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

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