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WD51 BAO

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
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 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 99,509 miles on the clock, averaging 5,653 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 WD51 BAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,509
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,653

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 reading99,509 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year5,653
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WD51 BAO 26k44k63k81k100k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,509 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,491 miles
Since last MOT+10,572 miles
PASS
Mileage88,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,919 miles
Since last MOT+6,237 miles
PASS
Mileage82,682 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage77,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage73,553 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage68,445 miles
Since last MOT+4,841 miles
PASS
Mileage63,604 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage58,932 miles
Since last MOT+7,767 miles
PASS
Mileage51,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage45,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,075 miles
PASS
Mileage41,245 miles
Since last MOT+4,136 miles
PASS
Mileage37,109 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage30,926 miles
Since last MOT+5,294 miles
PASS
Mileage25,632 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

RegistrationWD51 BAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWD — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WD51 BAO

What car is WD51 BAO?

WD51 BAO is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Exeter in 2001.

What is the mileage of WD51 BAO?

The last recorded mileage for WD51 BAO was 99,509 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WD51 BAO passed its MOT?

WD51 BAO has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2018.

Is WD51 BAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WD51 BAO 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 WD51 BAO?

WD51 BAO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.