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BN51 DCX

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 144,556 miles on the clock, averaging 7,934 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 DCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,934

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,556 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,934
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN51 DCX 39k66k92k118k145k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,556 miles
Since last MOT+12,357 miles
PASS
Mileage132,199 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,623 miles
PASS
Mileage127,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,573 miles
Since last MOT+4,457 miles
PASS
Mileage123,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,116 miles
Since last MOT+4,571 miles
PASS
Mileage118,545 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage110,535 miles
Since last MOT+9,296 miles
PASS
Mileage101,239 miles
Since last MOT+9,194 miles
PASS
Mileage92,045 miles
Since last MOT+7,906 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,139 miles
Since last MOT+8,089 miles
PASS
Mileage76,050 miles
Since last MOT+10,128 miles
PASS
Mileage65,922 miles
Since last MOT+8,720 miles
PASS
Mileage57,202 miles
Since last MOT+8,985 miles
PASS
Mileage48,217 miles
Since last MOT+8,924 miles
PASS
Mileage39,293 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,289 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 DCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BN51 DCX

What car is BN51 DCX?

BN51 DCX is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BN51 DCX?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 DCX was 144,556 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 DCX passed its MOT?

BN51 DCX has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2018.

Is BN51 DCX ULEZ compliant?

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

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