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BN51 AWU

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 224,868 miles on the clock, averaging 14,932 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 AWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
224,868
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
14,932

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading224,868 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,932
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN51 AWU 73k111k149k187k225k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage224,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage224,868 miles
Since last MOT+5,049 miles
PASS
Mileage219,819 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage219,815 miles
Since last MOT+13,742 miles
PASS
Mileage206,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,073 miles
Since last MOT+18,271 miles
PASS
Mileage187,802 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,800 miles
Since last MOT+20,126 miles
PASS
Mileage167,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,674 miles
Since last MOT+17,786 miles
PASS
Mileage149,888 miles
Since last MOT+17,350 miles
PASS
Mileage132,538 miles
Since last MOT+18,520 miles
PASS
Mileage114,018 miles
Since last MOT+15,734 miles
PASS
Mileage98,284 miles
Since last MOT+13,084 miles
PASS
Mileage85,200 miles
Since last MOT+11,764 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,436 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 AWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BN51 AWU

What car is BN51 AWU?

BN51 AWU is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BN51 AWU?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 AWU was 224,868 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 AWU passed its MOT?

BN51 AWU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2017.

Is BN51 AWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 AWU 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 BN51 AWU?

BN51 AWU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.