Vehicle summary
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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 122,401 miles on the clock, averaging 5,402 miles per year, below 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 CXU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,401 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,402 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN51 CXU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BN51 CXU
What car is BN51 CXU?
BN51 CXU is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BN51 CXU?
The last recorded mileage for BN51 CXU was 122,401 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN51 CXU passed its MOT?
BN51 CXU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2020.
Is BN51 CXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 CXU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, 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 CXU?
BN51 CXU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.