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BN51 BAU

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 145,762 miles on the clock, averaging 10,276 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 BAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,762
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,276

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 reading145,762 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN51 BAU 42k68k94k120k146k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,762 miles
Since last MOT+27,914 miles
PASS
Mileage117,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,737 miles
PASS
Mileage112,111 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,085 miles
Since last MOT+4,947 miles
PASS
Mileage107,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,138 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage99,496 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage92,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,652 miles
Since last MOT+1,028 miles
PASS
Mileage91,624 miles
Since last MOT+2,424 miles
PASS
Mileage89,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,200 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage83,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,988 miles
Since last MOT+9,889 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,099 miles
Since last MOT+11,082 miles
PASS
Mileage63,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,017 miles
Since last MOT+21,039 miles
PASS
Mileage41,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,978 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 BAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BN51 BAU

What car is BN51 BAU?

BN51 BAU is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BN51 BAU?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 BAU was 145,762 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 BAU passed its MOT?

BN51 BAU has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2016.

Is BN51 BAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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