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BN51 GBO

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 70,709 miles on the clock, averaging 3,822 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 GBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,709
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,822

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,709 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,822
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN51 GBO 16k30k44k57k71k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,709 miles
Since last MOT+1,859 miles
PASS
Mileage68,850 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,843 miles
Since last MOT+1,907 miles
PASS
Mileage66,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,936 miles
Since last MOT+1,930 miles
PASS
Mileage65,006 miles
Since last MOT+1,464 miles
PASS
Mileage63,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,542 miles
Since last MOT+1,915 miles
PASS
Mileage61,627 miles
Since last MOT+1,508 miles
PASS
Mileage60,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,119 miles
Since last MOT+4,943 miles
PASS
Mileage55,176 miles
Since last MOT+10,226 miles
PASS
Mileage44,950 miles
Since last MOT+3,233 miles
PASS
Mileage41,717 miles
Since last MOT+3,883 miles
PASS
Mileage37,834 miles
Since last MOT+4,852 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,982 miles
Since last MOT+5,121 miles
PASS
Mileage27,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,799 miles
PASS
Mileage23,062 miles
Since last MOT+3,668 miles
PASS
Mileage19,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,394 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BN51 GBO

What car is BN51 GBO?

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

What is the mileage of BN51 GBO?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 GBO was 70,709 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 GBO passed its MOT?

BN51 GBO has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2020.

Is BN51 GBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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