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BN51 GEJ

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 159,698 miles on the clock, averaging 8,706 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 GEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,698
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,706

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,698 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,184
Average per year8,706
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN51 GEJ 87k105k123k141k160k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,184 miles
PASS
Mileage152,514 miles
Since last MOT+5,385 miles
PASS
Mileage147,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,129 miles
Since last MOT+7,644 miles
PASS
Mileage139,485 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage132,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,593 miles
Since last MOT+9,155 miles
PASS
Mileage123,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,438 miles
Since last MOT+13,776 miles
PASS
Mileage109,662 miles
Since last MOT+11,437 miles
PASS
Mileage98,225 miles
Since last MOT+11,512 miles
PASS
Mileage86,713 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 GEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BN51 GEJ

What car is BN51 GEJ?

BN51 GEJ is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BN51 GEJ?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 GEJ was 159,698 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 GEJ passed its MOT?

BN51 GEJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2015.

Is BN51 GEJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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